Mechanical Maintenance Lead - Caster

Stegra AB; Bodens kommun; Sur place; SEK 750 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Up to 30 days vacation

Occupational pension

Parental benefits

Relocation support

Gym membership

Bike lease

Résumé du poste

Stegra AB in Boden, Northern Sweden, seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Lead - Caster to drive reliability across the caster area and collaborate with maintenance teams on troubleshooting, strategies, and improvements. You will help ensure high equipment availability while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role combines deep technical expertise with hands-on problem solving as the team moves from commissioning through ramp-up to stable production at one of the world’s most modern steel

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent practical industrial experience.
• Solid experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, preferably in steel/metallurgical/heavy process industries.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and reliability improvement skills; experience with CMMS and maintenance planning.

Responsabilités

• Act as a technical expert within mechanical maintenance, supporting troubleshooting, repairs and complex issues across the Caster area.
• Develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to increase reliability and uptime.
• Lead root-cause analyses of mechanical failures and drive corrective actions and reliability improvements.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, shutdowns, equipment upgrades and projects with Maintenance, Production and other functions.
• Lead condition monitoring and track equipment performance to identify potential failures before production impact.
• Ensure documentation and equipment history are maintained in the CMMS and share knowledge with colleagues.

Connaissances

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Rotating equipment

Maintenance planning

Formation

Mechanical Engineering degree

Outils

CMMS

Description du poste

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we're building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.

If you share our passion but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow.

At Stegra, we're not just building a plant, we're proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you.

Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life.

Mechanical Maintenance Lead - Caster

As our Mechanical Maintenance Lead - Caster, you will join the Mechanical Maintenance team within Steel Operations and take a leading technical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of mechanical equipment across the Caster area.

You will work close to both the equipment and our maintenance teams, acting as a technical expert within mechanical maintenance. Your role will include troubleshooting complex equipment issues, developing maintenance strategies and driving improvements in equipment reliability and availability.

Working closely with the Mechanical Maintenance Manager, Production, Automation and other technical functions, you will help establish effective maintenance practices and ways of working as we move through commissioning, ramp-up and into stable production.

This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with hands‑on problem solving while helping build and develop the maintenance organization of one of the world's most modern steel plants.

What you'll do

• Act as a technical expert within mechanical maintenance, supporting troubleshooting, repairs and complex mechanical issues across the Caster area.
• Develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to increase equipment reliability, availability and lifecycle performance.
• Lead structured root-cause analyses of mechanical failures and drive corrective actions and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, shutdowns, equipment upgrades and mechanical improvement projects together with Maintenance, Production and other functions.
• Take a leading role in condition monitoring, tracking equipment performance and identifying potential failures before they impact production.
• Ensure maintenance plans, equipment history, work orders and technical documentation are accurately maintained within the CMMS.
• Share technical knowledge and provide hands‑on guidance and mentoring to colleagues while promoting safe maintenance practices and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical industrial experience.
• Solid experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, preferably within steel, metallurgical or another heavy process industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic systems, rotating equipment, machine alignment and condition monitoring.
• Experience with material handling systems, such as conveyors, feeders, chutes and dust removal systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, combined with experience in root-cause analysis, preventive/predictive maintenance and reliability improvement.
• Experience working with CMMS and maintenance planning, including maintenance strategies, equipment history and shutdown preparation.
• A collaborative and hands‑on approach, with strong safety awareness and the ability to guide and share technical knowledge with colleagues in a multicultural environment.

Benefits at Stegra

At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive.

You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature.

This is Stegra

Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil‑free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat.

By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.

Our Boden Site

Our Boden site is located just west of Boden City, right in the heart of a growing green industrial hub in Northern Sweden. It’s where we’re building one of the world’s most modern, sustainable steel plants - designed with safety, efficiency, and people in mind.

With just a 10-minute commute from town, you’ll be close to both cutting‑edge technology and the everyday convenience of living near nature, schools, and community life.

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