Project Engineer - Technology Development Anode Production

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 carbon- and electrolysis technology and implement new technology at Hydro's smelters in Norway and abroad. At the technology center in Årdal, we have full-scale testing facilities as well as laboratories where we can bring ideas, theory and academic knowledge into technological solutions. Hydro is now working with implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.

Area of Responsibility

The right candidate will build competence within carbon anode production in order to develop technology and optimize processes. Focus will be to strengthen the anode baking furnace competence area; 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.

• Development, optimization and implementation of new technological solutions into Primary Metal’s smelters in Norway and internationally
• ?Planning and execution of technology development projects
• Operational support to Hydro's operations worldwide
• Act as a link between technology and operation

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree within Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, Combustion Engineering or similar
• Good academic results
• Interest and skills within new analytic tools
• Good communication and cooperation skills
  
  Both experienced candidates as well as graduates are welcome to apply.
  
  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

Additional information

This position is also advertised as a "graduate position".

Health, safety, security, and environment (HSE) are an integrated part of Hydro’s daily activities. Our responsibility is to protect the health and safety of our employees and to contribute to the sustainable development of the communities in which we operate. We thus look for employees who will contribute positively to this by their commitment to HSE, their attitude and related actions.

Please enclose all relevant transcripts with your application (academic records/diplomas, certificates etc.).

As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.

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

Contact

Discipline Manager Odd Einar Frosta
Email: odd.Einar.Frosta@hydro.com
Phone: +47 976 72 030

HR Specialist Bodil Madslien
Email: bodil.madslien@hydro.com
Phone: +47 416 17 458