International Trainee – Quality, Health and Safety

Shape the path towards fossil-free living.    

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, lead us down new paths and contribute to solving one of humankind's greatest challenges – climate change? We are searching for 15 talented individuals to join us as International Trainees at Vattenfall. Help us lead the energy transition and make a real impact.    

 About the traineeship.    

This traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in sustainable business. Each of the trainee positions is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities, challenges and matching profile.    

 What you will experience   

• Personal development: Benefit from a year full of growth opportunities, professional meetups, and comprehensive trainings.

• International exposure: Engage with a diverse, international trainee team both virtually and in person. Participate in job rotations and on-site visits.   

• Collaborative environment: Enjoy a balance of serious work and a fun, supportive atmosphere.   

As Joakim, our International Trainee in Stockholm, states, “I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company, but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.”   

Your role as a Trainee - Quality, Health & Safety

Our department plays a crucial role in driving the transition toward fossil freedom by ensuring that all quality, health, and safety standards are met and continuously improved. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable working environment that aligns with our overarching goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Your responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of new Quality, Health & Safety (QHS) standards
• Support and coordinate projects and activities aimed at executing the QHS strategy
• Manage communication and updates for various stakeholders
• Create and distribute a monthly QHS newsletter
• Proactively identify and lead initiatives for continuous improvement
• Help develop and maintain a SharePoint platform dedicated to QHS
• Assist with monthly reporting

 Your qualifications as a Trainee -  Quality, Health & Safety

• Master's degree in Quality Management, Health & Safety or equivalent 
• Project management experience in a complex organization
• Experience analyzing existing management systems across multiple business units
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge

You should also recognize yourself:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to effectively coordinate across multiple countries and business units

Whether you aspire to a climate smarter career as an energy specialist, visionary manager, or inspirational project lead, we offer these opportunities within our Trainee Programme.  

As Cato, our International Trainee in Amsterdam, mentions, “I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relations and be resilient in an international organization.”  

To be considered for our traineeship, you should:   

• Be a recent graduate with an academic degree or expected graduation before March 2025.  
• Have maximum one year of work experience.  
• Be fluent in English. Skills in other languages can be a merit.   
• Be willing to relocate for possible assignments throughout the organization.   
• Identify with our principles: active, open, positive and safety.     

Location:  You will be working in the department Quality, Health & Safety and you will be located in Stockholm, Kolding, Hamburg or Amsterdam.

Our offer   

“Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organization's values: Open, Active, Positive and Safety. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.” - Rogier, International Trainee in Amsterdam.  

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year, you will develop your professional and personal skills, participate in international workshops and site visits, and have the opportunity to work abroad. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package. Read more about the elements of the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme here.         

Our organisation    

At Vattenfall you can free your superpowers! We are one of the European market leaders in the generation of renewable energy and are primarily active in Scandinavia, Germany, Denmark, UK and the Netherlands. We are committed to a future where everyone can choose fossil-free ways to move, make, and live. We value diversity and inclusion in everything we do, read more about D&I within Vattenfall.        

Application process    

We welcome your application in English via the application button on this page. Please include an updated resume. When applying, you will fill out screening questions, including your motivation. No cover letter or motivation letter is needed. The deadline to apply is October 13th, 2024. Selection will start after the application period with online tests followed by interviews in October/November. We kindly ask you to use the same email address during the whole process (application and online test) otherwise there is a risk that your application is excluded due to system reasons. The final recruitment process will be completed by November/December, with a pre-employment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on March 3rd, 2025.        

We look forward to your application!    

Visit our FAQ site page for answers to common questions. If your question is not answered there, please contact the responsible recruiter Anne Vriesema via [email protected]    

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening may be part of your recruitment process. The screening will be performed by a third party, called Validata.    

In Sweden, the trade union representatives are Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Anders Bohlin (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Rebecka Hedsell (SEKO). To contact the representatives, please call Vattenfall's switchboard, +46 0 739 50 00.