Operation and Facility Technician

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement & pension options

Group life insurance

Flex-time

Health care and wellness allowance

Health insurance incl. dental & vision

Psychological support program

Parental leave compensation

Training and education opportunities

Internal career possibilities

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an Operations and Facilities Technician in Västerås to ensure reliable operation of our offices, laboratories and production areas.

You will monitor building operations, manage energy use, and participate in strategic planning with the facility department. The role requires a background in facilities management or related fields, experience with building systems, and fluency in Swedish and English.

Qualifications

• Education in facilities management, building service engineering, operations technology or related field.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of commercial properties.
• Experience with ventilation, heating, cooling and building automation/control systems.
• Troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Good computer skills and experience with property management systems.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work independently.
• Strong service mindset and professional approach.
• Good knowledge of energy optimization.
• Fluency in Swedish and English (written and spoken).
• Valid Category B driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and follow up on building operations.
• Manage and track energy consumption.
• Support strategic planning with the facility department manager.
• Coordinate and monitor KPIs established by management.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Work on energy optimization and operational improvements.
• Communicate with tenants regarding technical matters.

Skills

Ventilation

Building automation

Energy optimization

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Property management systems

Independent planning

Service mindset

Swedish & English fluency

Education

Facilities management, building service engineering, operations technology or related field

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

The opportunity

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring reliable operation of a modern, technologically advanced facility? We are looking for an engaged and solution-oriented Operations and facilities technician who wants to play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our properties. Our facilities include offices, laboratories, and production areas, placing high demands on operational reliability, technical expertise, and service.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Monitor and follow up on building operations
• Manage and track energy consumption
• Support strategic planning in collaboration with the department manager within the facility department
• Coordinate and monitor KPIs established by management
• Participate in regulatory inspections and ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements
• Actively work with energy optimization and operational improvements
• Responsible for communication with tenants regarding technical matters.

Your background

• An education in facilities management, building service engineering, operations technology or related field
• Prior experience in operation and maintenance of commercial properties
• Prior experience working with ventilation, heating, cooling, and building automation/control systems
• Experience in troubleshooting and technical problem-solving
• Good computer skills and experience working with property management systems
• The ability to plan and prioritize your work independently
• A strong service mindset and a professional approach
• Good knowledge of energy optimization
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
• A valid Category B driver’s license

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Benefits

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.