Maintenance- and Facility Manager for ABB Motion
ABB AB · Västerås · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-10-31
ABB AB is recruiting a **Maintenance- and Facility Manager** to join its Operations Development team within the Motion High Power division at Finnslätten in Västerås. Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, this role consolidates mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance into a newly formed service unit. The manager leads a team of approximately 15 employees and on-site contractors, taking full responsibility for process uptime, service costs, and maintenance planning with a life-cycle cost approach. Key duties include managing maintenance routines and documentation, overseeing supplier performance and service KPIs, coordinating facility services with ABB Real Estate, handling fire safety management, and upholding compliance and authorization for electrical installations. Given the operational focus and supervisory responsibilities, the position is based **on-site**. Applicants must bring several years of experience as a maintenance manager or in comparable leadership positions within manufacturing. The role requires solid technical knowledge of electrical installation regulations, proven experience implementing and using advanced maintenance systems, practical skill in navigating service agreements, and **good Swedish communication skills**. A degree in engineering, a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience is an advantage. Employment is subject to pre-employment screening, including reference checks, a drug test, and potentially an extended background check.
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Denna position rapporterar till:
Production Engineering Manager
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Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for developing teams, processes and performance? We’re expanding our Operations Development team at MOHP Västerås by adding Maintenance- and Facility Manager as new management position. This will consolidate resources and responsibilities into one new service unit, covering Mechanical-, Electrical- and Facility Maintenance.
In this role, you’ll be challenged to shape the new Maintenance organization for optimal performance. You will lead a team of about 15 people (employees and on-site service contractors) who are experts in their field of work. Here, you’ll take full ownership of process uptime and service cost- bringing a Life-Cycle Cost and data driven decision-making focus. By making sure our maintenance planning- and execution processes fulfill the highest standards you will create a solid foundation for Operations success. You’ll also have an important impact as member of the Operations Development Management Team.
To succeed in this role, you bring significant leadership experience in the field of industrial operations- and maintenance. You bring a mindset based around being proactive but also takes a step forward, acting effectively in situations that require immediate action taking and decision making. You will be located at our production site at Finnslätten, Västerås. Since you are a part of the Operations unit and have several direct reports, the basis for employment is on-site.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead the maintenance organization for optimized process uptime and service cost.
- Responsibility for upholding company organization, competence and authorization for electrical installation.
- Responsibility for maintenance procedures, routines and documentation. Incl. responsibility for maintenance equipment and service-related work areas.
- Following up maintenance supplier performance and service related KPI’s.
- Co-ordinating Facility service activities, performed under responsibility of ABB Real Estate.
- Responsibility for Fire safety management. Incl. hot work and storing flammable products.
Qualifications:
- Several years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, or other leadership roles in manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical understanding of electrical installation work, including relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience with advanced maintenance systems, including both system implementation and hands-on application.
- Practical experience in developing and navigating service agreements, managing supplier performance and driving KPI-based performance management.
- A degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience, is considered an advantage.
- Strong ability to build high-performing teams and lead change in a technically complex environment, supported by excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in Swedish.
What’s in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
More about us
ABB Motion High Power (MOHP) Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers.
Hiring Manager Andreas Wallner, +4670-639 89 47, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives; Unionen: Katja Saari, +4673- 077 05 02; Ledarna: Mats Wahlund, +4676- 769 80 05; Sveriges ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +4670- 396 00 02. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén 072-461 20 95.
We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is 31 October. Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.
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