Energy Operator / Mechanic – Hydro Power Stations

About the role

Skagerak Kraft AS manages production and electricity generation for its group's 52 hydro power stations, aiming to be a responsible producer of renewable energy. The Production Section runs 31 power stations and one pump station across three groups. This position is mainly based at the power stations in Nissedal and Fyresdal (Upper Telemark group), with travel between Nissedal, Fyresdal, Hjartdal, Seljord and Notodden, and occasional work across groups.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance, rehabilitation and installation work on installations and equipment in the power stations and their regulation plants, together with other energy operators
• Lead, plan and take part in inspections of power stations and their facilities
• Contribute to efficient operation and good project delivery
• Handle maintenance tasks independently from the Jobtech system, optimising them with the work planner / operational manager
• Use maintenance in a cost-effective way to make best use of production resources
• On the horizon, join the emergency duty roster and act as a fire safety officer; also join the fireman programme, which requires smoke diver training and regular fitness and health checks

Required profile

• Good teamwork, independent work and responsibility, flexibility and willingness to move around
• Active attitude to HSE and the environment, high quality standards
• Digital literacy and comfort with digital tools
• Preferred: vocational qualification as industrial mechanic; other relevant education considered
• Experience installing, operating and maintaining technical plants, and knowledge of or strong interest in the hydropower industry
• Written and spoken Norwegian

What we offer

• Development in a highly competent, cross-disciplinary team
• Pension and insurance schemes, flexible working hours, training allowance and access to occupational health services
• Campground access by sea and mountain and tickets to cultural and sports events