Production Planner for Hydropower

Company Description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally, Europe's largest supplier of renewable energy, and Sweden's fourth largest electricity producer. The group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas power, and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy trading. Statkraft has 5300 employees in 21 countries.

About the Role

Statkraft is now seeking a committed and curious employee who, together with a driven team, is responsible for daily planning and optimization of our hydro and wind power portfolio in close cooperation with our central market department in Oslo.

As a production planner, your main focus is the detailed planning/optimization of the portfolio to ensure optimal profitability and compliance with water management regulations for energy production.

In this role, you will:

• Detailed planning and optimization of the region's production portfolio to ensure compliance with water management regulations, court orders, and rules for energy production.
• Investigative work focused on production models and calculations for investment decisions and legal processes.
• Part of the region's expert group on water management regulations, power exchange rules, and other relevant documents and regulations affecting production optimization.
• Investigation and follow-up of water management regulations with external authorities and co-owners.
• Assist the control center during disturbances in accordance with the contingency plan.
• System and tool development as needed.

You will be part of a group of production planners who work operationally according to a rotating schedule, which includes work on weekends as well.

In addition to operational planning, remaining working hours are devoted to development activities based on operational needs and personal interests, such as model development, system development, or calculations related to upcoming investment decisions.

The group is also responsible for compiling and preparing data and statistics used both internally and externally, including in communication with authorities.

Requirements Specification

• Experience in model development
• Experience in planning/optimization in a digital environment within given frameworks
• Comfortable working towards ongoing deadlines and tight time frames
• Good ability to plan and lead activities to optimize production and profitability.
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

We are looking for a person with:

• Strong focus on results. You, together with the group, identify clear goals and work focused to achieve desired results.
• Good analytical ability. You break down complex issues, identify connections, and understand the consequences of various solutions.
• Strong collaboration focus and ability to promote good cooperation within and between departments.
• Good communication skills. You express yourself well in writing and adapt communication to different situations and target groups.
• Holistic view, you identify how different parts within and outside the organization affect each other and act for the benefit of the organization.

It is meritorious if you have:

• Knowledge of hydropower production planning
• Experience in Python or other programming languages
• Experience in model development and database management

If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding role where you can contribute to Statkraft Sweden's success, send in your application and CV. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to reach new heights in the production department.

Additional Information

Statkraft offers:

• Professional and personal development within a group of international growth.
• An operation characterized by good work environment, competence, responsibility, and innovation.
• A working environment that embraces diversity with regard to gender, age, and cultural background.
• Competitive terms.

Location: Sollefteå

Statkraft contact persons:

Application deadline is May 15, 2026.

Statkraft's vision is to renew how the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore actively work to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.