Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel.

So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role – or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business.

About us:

Stegra, formerly know as H2 Green Steel, is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO2 emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning – our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what’s next in store for us.

We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core – for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet.

Process Engineer - DRI plant

As a process engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the technical evaluation of process design and continuously assessing and enhancing the safety aspects associated with various processes. Your responsibilities will include identifying opportunities for improvement in the Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) process, optimizing operations for efficiency and safety, and driving innovation through the evaluation and implementation of new technology initiatives.

You will be part of our upcoming Boden plant, that is nearing completion with its impressive 145-meter direct reduction tower. We are leading the charge in transforming iron ore into sponge iron for our steel products and offering hot briquetted iron for greener, sustainable production. Be part of this pioneering movement as we work to create a market for green steel innovations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee: Lead the process and utility DRI group, managing work and overseeing employee training and development.
• Technical support and project involvement: Provide high-level technical assistance for complex problems, alternative technologies and support the DRI plant process head on various initiatives.
• Process optimization and safety: Conduct process evaluations, perform calculations, develop in-house software and implement systems like PTW and LOTOTO to enhance safety and productivity.
• Supplier development and quality assurance: Support the development of new suppliers, establish value-in-use models and draft SoPs to improve raw material use, quality assurance and plant reliability.
• Project management and deliverables: Review process engineering deliverables, manage KPIs and ensure that project aspects impacting quality, timing and output are met.
• Audit and reporting: Plan and execute process audits, prepare engineering reports for senior management and ensure the team is prepared for handling plant and process abnormalities safely.

Qualifications and experience

• Extensive experience of working as a process engineer in a gas based DRI plant which produces HBI & HDRI.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical, Metallurgical) or equivalent.
• Experience in projects, startups or commissioning, along with expertise in ISO 9001/14001/45001 systems.

Competences and skills

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise along with excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities. You are:

• An expertise in process engineering with an understanding of metallurgy, thermodynamics, kinetics and fluid dynamics.
• Able to plan, manage and implement projects, process, equipment & facilities in compliance with ISO & OHSAS standards.
• Able to review and provide improvement ideas on engineering deliverables (e.g. P&ID, PFD, gas, water, solid mass and energy balances).
• Able to communicate, both orally and written, in English.
• Proactive and maintain a high level of organization.
• Flexible to new ideas and approaches, maintain an encouraging attitude toward colleagues and team members.
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams, while staying focused on achieving tangible results.
• Able to motivate a multilingual and diverse team of professionals.

Location: Boden, Sweden.

What we can offer you

If you are passionate about making actual change and having a positive impact on society and our planet, Stegra offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fun and professional team with high ambitions.

You will get the opportunity to shape your future career together with a company focusing on creating a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. In the end, we know that Stegra's growth and success is dependent on our people and we can’t wait to shape the future of steelmaking and other industries together as a team.