Do you want to shape the future
Business Area (BA) Markets maximises the value of Vattenfalls portfolio by optimising and dispatching hedging and sourcing for Vattenfalls assets and sales positions. We offer power purchase agreements to operators of wind or solar parks optimise 3rd party batteries and enter into origination deals within the B2B segment. We serve as Vattenfalls single market access to energy commodity markets trading in electricity emissions fuels freight and renewable certificates. We are responsible for generating profits by taking positions within defined risk mandates and limits. We are active across Europe with around 500 professionals working from Sweden Germany The Netherlands and Denmark.
BU Assets main activities are production planning optimisation and dispatching of all power assets and hedging of Vattenfalls overall exposure. We commercially maximise the value of Vattenfall and 3rd party assets delivering substantial impact on the bottom line of the Group.
Planning and Optimisation Nordic is a performance oriented team responsible for maximising Vattenfalls Nordic hydro- nuclear- heat production and consumption portfolio in SPOT and ancillary services markets. Thus we have a key role for the realisation of Vattenfalls strategy to lead the transition into a sustainable energy system by enabling further integration of renewable energy and new investments in fossil free power.
The role as Asset Planner
This is a hybrid role where you will mix operational work in our Nordic Dispatch Centre with more regular office work. You will be part of a cross functional team of experts focusing on improvements of methods tools and processes where we are aiming for a high degree of automation and algorithmic decision support to meet the new market demands. If you are not already familiar with the Nordic power market you will get the unique opportunity to learn it from the inside.
We are looking for a candidate that preferably has experience from production planning in general and hydro power in particularly to enable a swift introduction to our business via our Planner-desks before fully taking on also office duties in the seasonal to day ahead process with a special focus on ancillary services. The Planner desks are manned seven days a week 8-16 being responsible for bidding our Nordic Assets to the SPOT and Ancillary Services markets.
Qualifications :
Programming and data analysis skills
Strong command in Swedish and English both verbally and written
Knowledge of models and optimization tools programming skills in Python and experience of operational production planning as well as knowledge in hydrology are meritorious.
Personal Attributes
The role demands that you have the ability to work in teams as well as individually. We expect you to have an own personal drive and interest in creating high quality in all situations and the ability to see possibilities rather than difficulties in a complex environment.
We are looking for a person with an Open Active and Positive attitude the ability to build trust with different stakeholders and who is performance oriented and experienced in working in an international as well as in a regional and local environment.
Additional Information :
What we offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job within one of Europes leading energy companies and in a vital business area. You will be part of an innovative dynamic and high performing team active in a rapidly changing market which provides quick feedback and reward.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation.
Location: Solna
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact recruiter Johan Macdonald
Trade union representatives Trade union representatives: Anders Bohlin (Unionen) and Sven Gunnar Gremlin (Akademikerna). To get in contact with the representatives please call Vattenfall switchboard.
We welcome your application including CV and cover letter via the link below no later than November 30 2025. As we may conduct interviews on an ongoing basis we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Since Vattenfall is part of the Swedish critical infrastructure many of our positions are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates can be subject to a security vetting process according to the Swedish legislation.
We are looking forward to your application!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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