Hydro Årdal søkjer Technical Lead Measurements

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.

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.

Technical Lead Measurements

Hydro is a global aluminium company with production, sales and trading activities throughout the value chain, from bauxite, alumina and energy generation to the production of primary aluminium and extruded products as well as recycling. Based in Norway, the company has 31,000 employees involved in activities in more than 40 countries on all continents. Rooted in more than a century of experience in renewable energy production, technology development and progressive partnerships, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of the customers and communities we serve.

Technology and Operational Support (TOS) is responsible for technology development for primary production of aluminium. Hydro, as a world leader within aluminium production technology endlessly push the performance of the electrolysis technology towards world-leading low energy consumption and environmental footprint. The challenging work to develop, qualify and manage such technology is the responsibility of TOS. In Årdal, TOS has full-scale testing facilities as well as laboratories where we can bring ideas, theory and academic knowledge into technological solutions.

Overall objective and role

Support Technology Development and Operational Support moving towards data driven decisions. Secure and quality assure measurements and data flow to models and customers. Plan and ensure measurement campaigns are carried out according to SOP and in agreement with process owner. Ensure collaboration across units and lift competence with regards to procedures, equipment and HSE. Implement new solutions related to measurements, data analysis and visualization.

We offer:

• Exciting challenges, teamwork across disciplines, room to influence through flexible and varied working day extending from the office area to the operational floor at the plants.
• The opportunity to work with top researchers and experts in the aluminium industry.
• A friendly and international work environment.
• Active participation in the whole workflow through initiation, planning and execution of technology development projects.
• Possibilities for rotation within your area of expertise and at different locations.
• Project management responsibility, where the right candidate will have the possibility to develop into operational, technological, or general management positions, alternatively the possibility to expand the area of responsibility within the position to cover a larger technical field or project portfolio.
• International opportunities through technical support assignments, project activities and shorter internships.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and attend measurements and measurement campaigns at Årdal Test Center (ÅRC) and plants in Norway and abroad.
• Perform measurements according to SOP and process owner requirements, in close collaboration with the measurement team, Technology Development (TD) and Integrated Operational Support (IOSE).
• Coordinate requests of material sampling to be sent to our labs.
• Safe work-methods. Work safely, always look for improvements and share with team and plant.
• Manage large amount of data from a wide range of sources in a structured approach with a critical eye for failure sources, wrong/invalid data and related improvement potential. Make action plan to mitigate risks.
• Quality assure and post-process measured data, create visualizations and facilitate the scientific connection to other data sets or models to improve insights and understanding.
• Work close with domain experts and developers to accurately prepare detailed measurement reports and ensure that proper documentation is presented and communicated effectively.
• Be proactive in lifting competence, give training and develop/implement new applications/solutions in the field of measurement techniques, equipment, data treatment and visualization.
• Integrate the measurement group into the organization, facilitate and improve the communication across units and interfaces.
• Be a proactive part in transforming the Årdal Test Center to a center of excellence regarding measurements, operational follow-up and HSE.
• Ensure quality of measured data as input to our data bases and model portfolio.

Desired competencies:

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or other relevant technology discipline.
• Experience and/or interest in measurement techniques, data analysis, practical implementations, verification of models and securing/lifting competence across the organization.
• Programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab, Java-script) and data analytics skills (e.g. TDL/PowerBi) of advantage.
• Engineer with knowledge in mathematics, statistics, instrumentation or other relevant discipline.
• Excellent planning, communication and coordination skills.
• Works proactive, practical and structured, understands and applies AMBS, its principles and tools.
• Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks, taking own initiative, works independent (limited supervision), and delivers results under time pressure.
• Able to work in diverse teams.
• Fluent in English, orally and written.
• Flexible with respect to traveling.

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.

Application date: 01.10.23

If you have any questions, feel free to contact:

Hiring manager: Anders Lilleby, +47 91854217

Recruiter: Magnus Hallerud Christensen, +47 47849693

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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 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.