Johan has worked at Transtema since 2020, but when he describes his background, it’s easy to believe he’s been with us much longer. He has worked on everything from telecommunications and data installations, been a project manager for fiber expansion, and built 3G and 4G facilities.

I am an electrician and attended the electrical program in high school. Since then, I’ve worked with all kinds of technical installations. For me, it hasn’t mattered much whether it’s electricity or something else in the cables I’m working with. It’s the technology that interests me.

Working with electrical installations requires special knowledge and competence, and the field is also regulated by the Electrical Safety Act. Johan is a certified installer and holds the highest level of authorization, which means he is permitted to perform all types of electrical installation work. To become a certified installer, one needs training and practical experience approved by the Swedish Electrical Safety Agency.

Tell us more about what your work entails

In my job, I work both in the office and out in the field. Office work includes calculations for cable sizing, estimating larger jobs, and finding the best solutions for the customer, for us, and from an environmental perspective. In the role of a certified installer, I also serve as the “Installer for Regulatory Compliance,” which must be present in all companies working with electrical installations. This means I have to ensure our installations are generally correct, I am responsible for our internal inspections, and for training of other installers. We meet once a month to discuss industry needs, and I get the chance to talk about how we can develop technically, economically, and environmentally.

Regarding the practical part, I handle many of our larger jobs, especially for businesses. I travel a lot and am involved in all our installations of fast chargers. These types of installations have higher demands, and the consequences if something goes wrong are greater than with the installation of a regular charger. We have several people working on installing fast chargers, and often someone else pulls the cables while I start the system and make sure everything is working as it should.

An industry in rapid development

I learn new things all the time, as working with charging infrastructure is still quite new. It’s great to be part of a rapidly developing industry. To stay ahead, we make sure to keep up with external developments and learn from others.

Since we are brand-independent and certified to install charging stations from all major brands, I get the opportunity to learn about new products and methods. We can offer a complete solution in charging infrastructure, which is important for, for example, public charging stations, housing associations, or businesses that want to offer their employees the opportunity to charge at work. It’s not just about installing the charging station itself. For public chargers, we also ensure the right type of load balancing, help with the choice of payment service, and start the entire system. Additionally, we are skilled at adapting the surroundings, such as ensuring the charging station is accessible for people with disabilities. The fact that there are so many elements to consider makes charging infrastructure an exciting field to work in.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is being challenged and having to think a little extra to find the best solutions. I find it easy to understand electrical work and see patterns in it, so I enjoy troubleshooting problems.

Daily contact with friendly colleagues, subcontractors, and customers is also a great advantage in my job!