Turbine Systems and Equipment Specialist

Do you know what keeps steam turbines turning? Would you like to contribute to the development of new nuclear power in Sweden? We are looking for a turbine specialist whose expertise, drive and enthusiasm will strengthen our team.

About the role

We seek a turbine expert with theoretical and hands-on experience in the main components and equipment of the turbine island. Your primary office location will be in Solna, Stockholm, but you will complement process and mechanical engineering team of Engineering & Projects, Fortum Nuclear Generation, which is located in Espoo, Finland. Engineering & Projects provides technical expertise and delivers projects across our Nuclear Businesses, employing around 200 top professionals. We support new nuclear development, external customers through Nuclear Services, our co-owned nuclear plants in Sweden and Finland, and our fully owned Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant in Finland.

Your main responsibility will be to provide expertise to assignments related to main components and equipment on turbine island, focus being on steam turbines. We will give you both a broad perspective on new nuclear project development and a chance to make a difference into Swedish energy production. You will also get the support from Fortum’s nuclear expert pool, and a chance to work also for other nuclear customers. Initially, the selected person will focus on new nuclear development in Sweden and supporting our external customers, with opportunities to take on broader assignments and projects across our Nuclear Business over time.

About you

You hold, for example, a master’s degree in energy, mechanical or process engineering. You have knowledge of power plant process with key focus on turbines and related auxiliary systems. It is important that you are a team player with good skills in managing your own work and have a can-do attitude. You are a specialist who can work independently and lead the work of authority, colleagues, consultants and stakeholder interfaces in your expertise area.

Your past experience in a similar position at an energy utility, power plant execution projects or equipment manufacturing is appreciated, and knowledge on relevant process modelling programs is an advantage. Experience in nuclear power regulations and systems is clearly an advantage for the job. We also value highly your knowledge of the Swedish energy sector and Nordic energy market.

To succeed in this role you shall have strong written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Swedish or Finnish language skills are considered an advantage. The role involves regular collaboration with colleagues in Espoo and travel within and between Sweden and Finland, as well as occasional travel to other countries.

We offer you

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to building diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

Want to know more about a career in nuclear at Fortum? Explore our opportunities, projects and what we offer: Career in nuclear power | Fortum

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

For permanent employment with Fortum Sverige AB, you may be assigned a wartime posting within the organization. For further information regarding wartime posting, please refer to the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency.

Interested?

Submit your application by 22nd November at the latest. The application shall include a cover letter and CV in English. We may begin contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Juha Smolander through email Juha.Smolander@fortum.com or +358 50 330 9612. Please preferably agree on a suitable call time in advance by email.

Contact details for union representatives can be found at the bottom of this page.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we are committed to being a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com