Graduate - Electrolysis Sunndal

Hydro is a global aluminium company with production, sales and trading activities throughout the value chain, from bauxite, alumina and energy generation to the production of primary aluminium and rolled products as well as recycling. Based in Norway, the company has 13,000 employees involved in activities in more than 50 countries on all continents. Rooted in more than a century of experience in renewable energy production, technology development and progressive partnerships, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of the customers and communities we serve. 

In Sunndal, Hydro owns and operates the largest and one of the most modern primary aluminium plants in Europe. Our main products are extrusion ingots and primary foundry alloys which are used extensively in for example the car manufacturing industry. In addition to value added aluminium production, Sunndal is also one of our research and development hubs with extensive expertise in casthouse operations. 

As a graduate in Hydro, you take part in our joint efforts to create a more viable world where value creation, climate and energy go hand in hand – through continuous innovation, technological development and commercial skills, and by providing benefit to society through smart solutions in aluminum. It is an important social responsibility, and to us in Hydro also a business opportunity. Hydro has meant a difference for more than a hundred years, and together we will pave the way for another hundred years – only better, bigger and greener. 

Join us. Make your talent count. Renew the future.

Area of Responsibility

• Get to know our Aluminium Metal Business System (AMBS) from theory to practice
• Analyze measurements from process technical parameters and/or equipment related parameters
• Communicate with stakeholders and lead ad hoc projects that increases production output
• Train operator teams in systematic problem solving utilizing AMBS tools
• Be a part of the local AMBS work and participate in the Norwegian AMBS network

The position is essential for developing new leaders and professionals, and gives considerable knowledge about the aluminium business. For the right candidate the position might give interesting possibilities both nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with good academic results within areas such as Chemistry, Metallurgy/Material, Cybernetics, Mechanical Engineering, Light Metal Production, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Economics & Technology management
• Maximum 2 years of work experience after graduation
• Good academic results
• Good communication and cooperation skills
• Engagement through student activities is an advantage
• Proactive and result oriented attitude with strong problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work with others as well as taking the lead in a team
• Fluency in English and preferably also a Scandinavian language

Additional Information

We can offer:

• Interesting challenges, teamwork, influence, flexible and diverse working day
• Friendly, international work environment, dedicated buddy and competitive conditions

About the Graduate Program:

• 12 (24) months program Designed to fit you individually
• Posibility for rotation, normally within own plant/area
• Thorough introduction program and follow-up
• Common sessions with Hydro’s young professionals
• Dedicated buddy

Application deadline: October 30th, 2016

Contact

Jan Birger Ellevseth
Electrolysis Manager
Jan.Birger.Ellevseth@hydro.com
Phone: +47 906 95 989

HR Competence Center Norway
Recruitment.Norway@hydro.com
Phone: +47 22 53 88 60

Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via email.