Do you want to take part in technology development towards climate neutral aluminium production?

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.

The Technology and Operational Support (TOS) unit is part of Hydro's Aluminium Metal business area and has around 180 employees in Norway and Germany. The main task of TOS is to support commercial and operational units in improving Aluminium Metal's profitability and sustainability in the short and medium term - while also having longer term technology development as a core activity.

Digital Production Support department in TOS is driving the digital development together with the Operational Support departments. We focus on cross functional Product Teams, DevOps and agile methodology to deliver value from digital transformation in the production area. Together with our long proven APICS and HAL3000/4000 solutions we are now focusing on developing and deploying digital tools within maintenance as well as analytical platforms in cloud and IIoT solutions in the plants worldwide.
We are now developing and implementing the 5th generation (HAL5000) of our Process Control System for Aluminium Electrolysis and are looking for the right candidate to strengthen our team.

We offer

• Hydro offers a balanced work-life, an inclusive environment valuing diversity, and competitive rewards including salary, pension, bonuses, and stock savings
• Being part of a professionally strong team in a good working environment with an exciting and challenging agenda going forward
• Work closely with our customers and other departments in Technology & Operational Support as well as external technology suppliers.
• As part of our team you will be a key contributor improving our operational performance by further developing and deploying our HALx000 Process Control System

Our key areas to focus on in the time to come:

• Development and implementations of the in-house developed Process Control System portfolio including next generation process control system for electrolysis.
• Take part in exiting technology development activities within our programs towards climate neutral production of aluminium.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with a strong foundation and professional backgrounds within the automation experience in developing digital solutions or newly graduated. You must have a creative mindset with ability to innovate and deliver efficient and user-friendly solutions.

• University degree (bachelor's or master's degree), from e.g. automation, IT, cybernetics, computer science, software engineering or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong skills within embedded systems, PLC programming and HMI development
• Knowledge within programming languages such as C/C++ and/or Java
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP and OPC UA
• Relevant experience can compensate for formal education
• Flexibility in working with different teams and tasks
• Ability to consistently and efficiently produce high quality content
• Fluency in English, written and spoken. Professional working proficiency in Norwegian, German or Brazilian Portuguese is an asset, but not a prerequisite

As a person, we believe you are results-oriented, and service-minded towards your customers. You combine an analytical mindset with a hands-on approach. Others perceive you as open, collaborative and trustworthy, and you communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.

Additional Information
The Digital Production Support department is currently located in Årdal and Oslo. The team works closely with Aluminum Metal operation and business assets, with currently 32 employees working with Digital product development and management.

The positions is located in Årdal, and it will require some business travel.

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.

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.

Apply before: 02/04/2024

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hiring manager
Bjoern Petter Bolstad Hysing
(Norway +47) 91378055

Recruiter
Bodil Madslien
(Norway +47) 41617458