Technical Discipline Manager - Electrical | SSAB

Hudson Nordic; Luleå; Hybrid; SEK 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Join SSAB as a Technical Discipline Manager – Electrical and be part of a transformative project aiming to establish fossil-free steel production. You'll lead a team, oversee electrical design, and ensure project alignment, contributing to one of the largest industrial transformations in the Nordics. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills alongside a background in electrical engineering. Your expertise will be crucial in driving change and achieving project objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in major CAPEX projects—brownfield or greenfield.
• Fluency in English; Finnish or Swedish is an advantage.
• Open, curious, and team-oriented personality.

Responsibilities

• Lead team and align technical aspects with project goals.
• Facilitate collaboration with other discipline leads.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Knowledge of Electrical Standards

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

Be part of SSAB’s bold commitment to eliminate all CO₂ emissions by 2030. Steel underpins modern society—from our homes and bridges to tomorrow’s vehicles. While we’re proud leaders in highstrength steel through SSAB, we recognise the urgent need for change: steel production remains one of the world’s largest greenhousegas emitters. That is why we're pioneering the world’s first fossilfree steel production—and as part of SSAB, you'll be instrumental in transforming the entire steel industry.

About the position

As Technical Discipline Manager – Electrical, you will be a key player in the overall Transformation Office Project together with the project organisation and report to the Director of Project Management. In this project we are a growing team of around 80 people responsible for planning and executing the construction of SSAB’s new fossil-free steel mill. You will be responsible for the design and implementation of all electrical disciplines i.e. process electrification, building electrification and electrical distribution, covering all areas of the new fossil-free steel mill. Your team consist of Technical Project Managers and technical specialists.

This position is preferably located in Luleå - northern part of Sweden. Even if we work hybrid depending on project phase, it will require extensive travelling to Luleå site regularly.

Key responsibilities

• Lead your team and ensure that all technical aspects of the discipline align with project goals.
• Facilitate collaboration with other discipline leads and Construction Area Project Managers.
• Monitor that the quality assurance of deliverables within the discipline is adapted and adequate.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Communicate risks and their implications to the Project Management Office and Project Execution Team.
• Track progress and implement necessary adjustments to meet objectives.

About you

• Strong leadership skills with experience both as a line manager and project manager in major CAPEX projects—brownfield or greenfield.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards (SS-EN etc) and safety requirements (S1/S2).
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in electrical power engineering is a merit.
• Fluency in English is required, while Finnish or Swedish is an advantage.
• As a person, you’re open, curious, and team-oriented. This is the largest transformation project in SSAB’s history—we are therefore looking for someone who combines a humble approach and drive. Together, we succeed and create value.

What we offer

We offer a challenging position and a unique opportunity to be part of an historical and strategic transformation which will change the industry and have a huge impact also for the community. Together with us, you can make a significant contribution to our journey towards fossil free steel production. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the largest industrial transformations in the Nordics.

Recruitment process

The recruitment process contains background check, health/drugtest and reference check.

In this recruitment SSAB collaborates with Hudson Nordic as partner. If you have any questions regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Helen Förnemark at Hudson Nordic; phone [phone], e-mail; [e-mail]. We will go through applications continuously, therefore please apply for this position as soon as possible.

Don’t miss this opportunity to lead the green transformation of the steel industry—join us and be part of history!

Company

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value added products and services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB has been in the business over 140 years – to put roof over our heads, transport and tomorrow’s infrastructure. We support your growth by a safe and friendly workplace, contributing to work-life balance. Your success depends on what you set out to achieve. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries. SSAB has production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.ssab.com. Join us also on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Because the world needs steel – SSAB needs you.