Network Technician at Gruvön Mill

Job description

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Are you our next onsite Network Technician at Gruvön Mill?

Whether you’re experienced or just starting your career in networking, this role offers opportunities to grow and develop.

As an onsite Network Technician, you’ll take ownership of the local network infrastructure. You will ensure that the network at Gruvön Mill runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently by maintaining, updating and optimizing the network. Your workload will vary depending on the needs of the network. During quieter periods, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to other IT initiatives, such as cloud networking, IT security or server-related projects.

Your background, experience and interests will help shape the additional projects and areas you’ll be involved in beyond the core network responsibilities at Gruvön.

 
Regardless of your level of experience, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Manage both local and global network solutions, focusing on data center networks and implementing processes aligned with the ITIL framework.
• Maintaining, updating and optimizing the local network at Gruvön.
• Operate and use primarily Cisco Systems.
• Managing network incidents and service requests, as well as contributing to improving our network operations.
• Supporting and collaborating with other sites to maintain and develop our shared standards and guidelines.
• Collaborating with the IT security team and assisting with security-related projects.
• Participating in global and local projects.
  
  

Workplace & conditions

This is an onsite position, and you will be based at Gruvön, with your immediate manager located in Wisconsin Rapids, USA. Since the role is global, you will work closely with colleagues in both Sweden and the USA.

• We do not offer relocation packages and applicants must have a valid Swedish work permit.
• Hybrid work is possible depending on business needs or in line with our company policy (up to 2 remote days per week).
• Overtime and on-call duty might occur in this position.

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.

Qualifications

To succeed in the role of Network Technician, we believe you have:

• Education in networking or IT, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Cisco products and ITIL processes.
• Technical experience in network setup and working with data center networks.
• Fluent proficiency in both Swedish and English.
  
  

Meritorious:

• Experience in industrial environments, particularly within the process or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with working in globally composed teams.
• General knowledge in IT security, data center, server or cloud network.

Personal qualities

We place great emphasis on your personality. To thrive in this role, we believe you are service-minded, have strong analytic skills and a natural ability to solve problems to find the best solution. You are responsible and self-driven, enabling you to make efficient decisions. You have a structured and planning-oriented work style and enjoy variety, which makes you comfortable in an environment where the pace of work can shift between intense and calmer periods.

 
 
Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say. 

Contact

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Lance Schroeder, IT Network Manager, at Lance.Schroeder@billerud.com. For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Julia Åkerlund, Talent Acquisition Partner, at julia.akerlund@billerud.com.

We kindly decline offers from external recruitment providers.

Application information

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-09-16.  Selection may take place on an ongoing basis during this process.

 
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. 

 
Why us?  

• Join both a local and global team of skilled professionals!
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future 
• Development and career opportunities 
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy. 
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.  

Our recruitment process will include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, alcohol- & drug test as well as a background checks.