Summer Trainee, Safety & Security

Are you ready to power the future with a summer job at the heart of the energy industry? Apply now and join us for an impactful summer 2026! 

About the role 

As a Summer Trainee, Safety & Security you’ll be involved in creating safety & security in practice as part of our Corporate Safety & Security Unit. You’ll get to work on interesting assignments related development projects, tools, instructions, reporting, systems and trainings. Whether helping with everyday tasks or managing your own development projects, you’ll play an important role in our team. This position is a great way to gain practical experience and grow your skills in the field of safety & security at the energy industry and critical infrastructure. 

About you

We’re looking for committed students or recent graduates eager to learn more and contribute to our purpose: to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together.

We hope that you apply for the position if you are:

• Pursuing a degree in the field of safety, security or risk management (university of applied sciences or higher level) and we hope you’re already near finishing your studies
• English is our corporate language, Finnish and/Swedish are considered as a plus
• You’re proactive, take initiative and enjoy working with people

We offer you

We value our summer trainees and want to make your experience rewarding.

During the summer you will:

• Receive a comprehensive introduction to your tasks and be supported by team. Our corporate unit is responsible for safety & security topics and works with many stakeholders internally and externally.
• Work with interesting and diverse tasks with responsibility.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible working hours, allowing you to balance remote and in-office work.
• Learn about our company, the energy industry, and the sustainable solutions that we are working with.
• Network with other trainees.

Read more about Summer Energy, our recruitment process and previous summer trainees’ experiences here.

Interested?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, send your CV through our recruitment tool by February 15, 2026.  For further information about the role, please contact Jarkko Karonen, Director Safety, jarkko.karonen@fortum.com

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible! We will start reviewing applications already during the application period. The job ad will close as soon s the right candidate is found.

Our recruitment process may vary depending on the role, but here’s what you can expect:

• Please apply only with your CV/Resume.
• We use screening questions in the application form to ensure candidates meet the must-have requirements.
• For many roles, we include a digital assessment tool (Assessio) early in the process to make the process fair and unbiased, considering the high volume of applications.
• Some applicants are invited to interviews either via Teams or in person, this stage includes at least one interview with the hiring manager.

The summer trainee period typically runs from May to September.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. Our power generation has one of the lowest specific CO₂-emissions in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, low-carbon power generation from renewable energy sources and nuclear sources, as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers.