drivtekniker

Drivtekniker is a technical professional responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimizing drive systems in industrial facilities. The term is used in several Nordic and European contexts to describe personnel who work with motors, transmissions, and related control equipment that provide mechanical power and motion to production lines, processing plants, and utilities.

Responsibilities include monitoring process control systems, starting and stopping equipment, and adjusting parameters to meet production targets. They perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair faults, replace components, and assist with installation and commissioning of new drives and drive upgrades. They collect and interpret data from PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation, and participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key systems and tools include AC and DC motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, sensors, instrumentation, electrical distribution, and control panels. Drivtekniker use diagnostic tools, read electrical drawings and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and work with automation software and PLC programming.

Education and qualifications typically involve vocational education or a technical diploma with an apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or automation technology. Basic electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and certifications may be required. Knowledge of preventive maintenance, fault analysis, and instrumentation is common. Good problem-solving, teamwork, and documentation skills are important.

Work environment and career prospects vary by facility but often include on-site work in production plants, refineries, or utilities, with shifts that may include nights or weekends in continuous operations. With experience, a drivtekniker can advance to senior technician, maintenance supervisor, automation technician, or process engineer roles, or specialize in drive system design and project implementation.