Project Engineer. Vestland. Noruega

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues – and we hope you’ll join us in solving the next century’s. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.  

As a Project Engineer in Hydro Aluminium’s Technology and Operational Support (TOS), you will develop the aluminium production technology of the future. The projects we work on span from improvement of our existing technologies to development of groundbreaking new processes such as HalZero and carbon capture and storage (CCS).  The TOS unit is a highly skilled organization in Hydro with more than 230 employees connected to our technology hubs in Norway and Germany, representing a wide range of technical expertise. Årdal is also home to TOS’ Reference center, Hydro’s test facility for full-scale testing and development of electrolysis technology. The current position will be part of New Technology, a department in Technology and Operational Support (TOS), comprising of colleagues in Oslo, Porsgrunn, Neuss (Germany), and Årdal.   

The position is primarily located in Årdal, with possibilities to work from Oslo. 

We offer  

As a Project Engineer in the CCS-team you will be part of a world class technology department and join an enthusiastic team of both experienced and new employees. You will get challenging tasks from day one with early responsibilities within cutting edge projects.  The field of CCS is rapidly evolving, both in Hydro and globally, and it is one of three pillars in Hydro’s strategy to reduce our carbon footprint. We are now in the early phases of developing technology and planning projects, and the activities will expand rapidly over the next few years. We are searching for a person who is motivated by this challenge and is looking to contribute to shaping the path forward. If you have recently graduated, you will be enrolled into our graduate program. The purpose of our graduate program is to equip you with the competencies needed to successfully thrive in the position and build a longer-term career in Hydro. The level of responsibility of the position will be adjusted to match the candidates experience and background. 

Some travel to Hydro’s other locations in Norway and abroad must be expected.   

Areas of responsibility   

• Technology screening and feasibility studies  
• Participation in ongoing projects  
• Project management, including planning, execution, and reporting  
• Planning, follow-up and reporting experimental activity (lab and/or full-scale trials)  
• Contribute to the development of new ideas from paper to product and implementation on the shop floor at the plants  
• Contribute to the group’s development of both competence and capabilities  

Who are you?  

If you enjoy collaboration, sharing experiences, and an environment where we care about each other, this is the job for you. To enjoy this position, we believe that you should be curious, driven by continuous learning, and motivated by development in collaboration with others. We put safety first in everything we do, and we expect you to do the same. Sustainability is an important part of the Hydro Strategy going forward, and we encourage you to contribute to this agenda and our work to decrease our carbon footprint.  

Desired competencies  

• Master’s or PhD degree in material science/technology, inorganic chemistry, process engineering, chemical engineering, physics, nanotechnology, or polymer chemistry with strong academic results  
• We will consider both newly graduated candidates and more experienced candidates    
• Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work will be considered an advantage  
• Fluency in written and spoken English and preferably fluency in a Scandinavian language  
• A profound curiosity and eagerness to learn and develop 

Additional information  

Please enclose a cover letter and copies of relevant academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates etc. Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.  

Apply within: 27.10.24  

If you have any questions, please contact:  

Hiring manager  

Name: Eirik Hjertenæs  

Phone: +47 926 00 364  

Recruiter  

Name: Magnus Hallerud Christensen  

Phone: +47 478 49 693  

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