Mechanic - Cranes and Lifting Equipment
Boden, Sweden
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Mechanic - Cranes and Lifting Equipment
Work model On location
Application due date 31 December 2024
Are you the one?

Do you want a future-proof career and contribute to the green transition in Norrbotten? We offer you the opportunity to work in an inclusive and equitable environment with state-of-the-art equipment at our new green steel factory. 

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled maintenance mechanic to join our team at the new facility. Here, you will have the chance to work with advanced technology in an inclusive and equal workplace. As a maintenance mechanic, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our production lines operate optimally.

About Stegra

Founded in 2020, Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) was created with the purpose to decarbonize hard-to-abate industry. Construction of our first project – an integrated plant producing green hydrogen, green iron and green steel – is well underway in Boden, Sweden. Slashing emissions using green hydrogen and renewable electricity, we’re starting a clean industrial revolution. Steel is just the beginning.

We are building a diverse and rapidly growing team spread across our site and offices in Boden and Stockholm, targeting close to 1500 employees by the end of 2025. Together, we focus on delivering green impact – for our people, customers, investors, society and planet.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and corrective mechanical maintenance on cranes, lifting equipment, and related systems to minimize downtime.
  • Inspect and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure efficient operations.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical components for smooth production flow.
  • Support operators and technicians to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
  • Train and guide team members on maintenance tasks, promoting skill development.
  • Ensure safety compliance by following Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and using proper PPE.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards to promote a safe working environment.
  • Role model for promoting a strong safety culture while coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

  • Vocational or high school diploma in a mechanical field, with strong maintenance knowledge.
  • Welding certificate and/or crane operator license highly sought.
  • Valid safety certifications relevant to working at heights and handling heavy equipment.

Experience

  • Significant experience from similar role within heavy industry, such as steel mills, manufacturing, or mining.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards.
  • Knowledgeable in the correct application and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Skills & Attributes

  • Role model for promoting a strong safety culture
  • Ability to coach and mentor less experienced colleagues.
  • Organized, independent, and detail-oriented with a collaborative approach.
  • Ability to work at heights and be physically fit to carry tools and parts upstairs when accessing cranes located in high positions.
  • Have adequate vision, with no vision impairment (e.g. colorblindness)
  • Proficiency in English; Swedish language skills are advantageous.

Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core.

We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel. So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role – or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business.