Graduate 2019 - Technology Development Materials & Environment, Porsgrunn

Primary Metal Technology (PMT) is responsible for technology development related to primary production of aluminium. Hydro is world leader within aluminium production technology. Together with colleagues in the technology organization you will take part in developing electrolysis technology and implement new technology at Hydro's smelters in Norway and abroad. At the technology centers, we have full-scale testing facilities as well as laboratories where we can bring ideas, theory and academic knowledge into technological solutions.

Area of Responsibility

The right candidate will build competence within the disciplines materials and environment?in order to develop technology and optimize processes. The candidate will participate in all stages from idea, development, testing, verification, implementation and follow-up. There will be a close cooperation with Hydro’s plants. The position requires both theoretical and practical skills.

• ?Planning and execution of research projects within primary metal production
• Contribute to the development of laboratory equipment, analysis methods and material testing in laboratory
• Development, optimization and implementation of new technical solutions into Primary Metal’s smelters in Norway and internationally
• Collaboration with suppliers, universities and external research organizations

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree within Material Science, Chemistry or related disciplines
• Maximum 2 years of work experience after graduation
• Analytical mindset with good academic results and practical skills
• Good communication and cooperation skills

We can offer:

• Exciting challenges, teamwork, influence, flexible and diverse working day
• Friendly, international work environment
• To work with top researchers and experts in the aluminium industry
• The right candidate will after some years have the possibility to develop into operational, technological or general management positions
• International opportunities

The Hydro Graduate Program

The Hydro Graduate Program is a structured onboarding program designed to equip you with the competencies needed to successfully thrive in the position. We see this as the first step towards your longer term career and future possibilities in Hydro. Some key elements of your structured onboarding during the initial 12 months are:

• Thorough introduction program and follow-up
• International onboarding sessions as well as local trainings and conferences
• Possibility for rotation, normally within your own plant/area
• Dedicated buddy/mentor throughout the program
• We offer competitive terms in a friendly and international work environment with interesting challenges, teamwork and room to influence throughout a flexible and diverse working day.
  
  
  Application Deadline: November 1st 2018
  
  Join us. Make your talent count. Renew the future.

Contact

Discipline Manager Eirik Hagen 
Phone: +47 917 09 199

People Resourcing team
Phone: +47 22 53 88 60

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