Publisert: 24.09.21

Do you want to shape a sustainable future?
We are Hydro, a global family of 34,000 people, present in a broad range of market segments for aluminium, energy, metal recycling, batteries and renewables, offering a unique wealth of knowledge and competence.
We have a proud history and are committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future by developing natural resources into innovative products and solutions. In doing so, we truly believe that our People matter the most to make the difference.

The Hydro Graduate Program - The starting point for your Hydro career
In Hydro we have focus on hiring and developing the workforce of tomorrow. Every year we have several Graduate positions, where we are looking for young professionals early in their careers. All positions are permanent, within different business units and areas of expertise, but all graduate positions will take part in the graduate program.

Graduate Mechanical Engineer- Årdal
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.

Area of responsibility
In this position you will actively contribute to Hydro’s sustainability, profitability and improvement agenda, where process optimization, research and technology development are of high importance. You will be part of a team that develops and supports aluminium electrolysis cell technology to secure efficiency, optimal operation and safety, and that implements new technology at Hydro's smelters in Norway and abroad.

The tasks will include project participation/management where his/her competence is needed, development of group competence within your field of expertise, promoting cooperation, active communication and knowledge sharing between plants, process owners within TOS and across units.

• Technology implementation and operational support to Hydro’s plants, within the triangle cooperation between plant, process owner and TOS. 
• Executing and supporting projects through the phases of problem definition, design, engineering production/implementation and operation. 
• Managing steel constructions along with pneumatic-, electromechanical- and digital measurement systems will be key responsibilities. 

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. 
• Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or Material Technology
• Well-developed skill set within CAD and FEM, preferably Autodesk Inventor and ANSYS
• Programming skills, data analytics skills and/or mechatronic experience are desired
• Project management competence is beneficial 

Personal Traits
Sharing competence and issues with the team proactively. Work in teams and collaborate across organization. Good communication and cooperation skills. Fluent in English, orally and written.

Additional information
Flexible with respect to traveling 

We offer
The Hydro Graduate Program is a structured onboarding program designed to equip you with the competencies needed to successfully thrive in the position and your longer-term career opportunities 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 seminars 
• Possibility for rotation, normally within your own plant/area 
• Dedicated buddy/mentor throughout the program 
• Unique opportunity to build network and social ties cross the organisation 

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: 07.11.2021

If you have any questions, please contact: 

Hiring manager
Kati Tschoepe
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (Norway +47) 95991017

Recruiter
Marte Muri Soerensen
Email:[email protected]
Phone:(Norway +47) 90948996

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Om Norsk Hydro ASA

Profil

Hydro er et fullt integrert aluminiumselskap med 35.000 ansatte i 40 land på alle kontinenter, med lokal ekspertise, verdensomspennende virksomhet og enestående kompetanse på FoU. 

I tillegg til produksjon av primæraluminium, valsede og ekstruderte produkter og resirkulering, driver Hydro med utvinning av bauksitt, raffinering av alumina og produksjon av energi, noe som gjør oss til det eneste selskapet som dekker alle områder av den globale aluminiumindustrien. Hydro har aktiviteter i alle markedssegmenter for aluminium, med salg og handelsaktiviteter langs hele verdikjeden og mer enn 30.000 kunder. 

Med utgangspunkt i over 100 års erfaring med produksjon av fornybar energi, teknologi og innovasjon, tar Hydro sikte på å gi større livskraft til kundene vi betjener og samfunnet vi er en del av, gjennom å bygge en bærekraftig framtid med nyskapende løsninger basert på aluminium.