Project Engineer

Hydro Aluminium Metal a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

As a Project Engineer in Hydro, 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 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. TOS is responsible for development, implementation, and operational support to Hydro’s smelters in Norway and abroad. Årdal is also home to TOS’ Reference center, Hydro’s test facility for full-scale testing and development of electrolysis technology.

The TOS unit is a highly skilled organization in Hydro with around 200 employees connected to our technology hubs in Norway and Germany, representing a wide range of technical expertise.

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

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?

We are looking for colleagues who will collaborate, share experiences and care about each other and the environment we are operating in. To succeed in 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 before: 05.11.23

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

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences.
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.