Chief Process Engineer

AFRY

Oulu

Hybrid

EUR 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

AFRY is recruiting an experienced Chief Process Engineer for the Chemicals & Biorefining, Mining & Metals process engineering team. The work is global, and the primary location can be Helsinki area or Oulu. AFRY supports a hybrid working model.

You will lead process engineering in your design area, coordinate basic and detail engineering, and share your know-how with a multinational team. A Master of Science in Metallurgy and 10+ years in design are required, with travel willingness and English

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Metallurgy or similar education.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in process design.
  • Experience with basic and detail engineering in mining/metals.
  • Safety-focused mindset and strong collaboration skills.
  • Fluent in English; Finnish/Swedish is a plus; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for process engineering in your own design area.
  • Lead and coordinate process engineering in basic and detail engineering projects.
  • Develop personal skills and participate in internal development projects.
  • Share engineering know-how with the team.

Skills

Leadership
Cross-functional teamwork
English
Safety-first mindset
Willingness to travel

Education

Master of Science in Metallurgy

Job description

Company Description

AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

Making Future
Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced professional for the role of Chief Process Engineer in the Chemicals & Biorefining, Mining & Metals process engineering team within the Industry Division. The team provides engineering and consulting services globally to industrial and start-up clients. The work is carried out in an international environment and involves close cooperation across disciplines and organizational boundaries. Your primary place of work can be located in the Helsinki metropolitan area or Oulu. AFRY supports a hybrid working model.

As a chief process engineer you will:
  • Be responsible for process engineering in your own design area
  • Lead and coordinate process engineering in basic and detail engineering projects
  • Develop your personal skills and take part in collaborative internal development projects
  • Share your engineering and industry know-how with the team
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate has:
  • Master of Science degree in Metallurgy or a similar education
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in process design
  • Experience of basic and detail engineering projects within the mining and metals industry
  • Safety-critical mindset
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English. Command of Finnish and Swedish is seen as an advantage.
  • Leadership skills with ability to work in cross-functional and multinational teams
  • Willingness to travel
Additional Information

As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. At AFRY, you will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge to new areas according to your interests and get to work together with the top experts in dynamic and international project environment. At AFRY we build sustainable future together and develop sustainable solutions that serve not only our clients but also society. The work at AFRY is versatile, interesting and challenging but at the same flexible, allowing you to take care of your work-life balance. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, taking into account project needs. We strive to include all new employees to our work community from the first day at AFRY. We are brave, devoted team players, and we wish that you have the same mindset.

Why AFRY?

As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. At AFRY, you will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge to new areas according to your interests and get to work together with the top experts in dynamic and international project environment. At AFRY we build sustainable future together and develop sustainable solutions that serve not only our clients but also society. The work at AFRY is versatile, interesting and challenging but at the same flexible, allowing you to take care of your work-life balance. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, taking into account project needs. We strive to include all new employees to our work community from the first day at AFRY. We are brave, devoted team players, and we wish that you have the same mindset.

Benefits At AFRY

All AFRY employees are supported with lunch, exercise, culture, wellness and commuting benefit. AFRY employees are insured by private accident insurance when working remotely and in spare time. Employees have possibility to receive help for taking care of a sick child at home. The team player spirit strengthens also in hobby clubs, in which employees spend time together. Depending on the office location there are cross fit classes, golf clubs and board game clubs. We also encourage our employees to commute by bike. Morning porridge is offered to all cyclists.

Sustainability at AFRY

Sustainability and creating sustainable solutions are at the core of AFRY's business strategy and all of our operations. By combining the latest technologies and the top expertise of our employees, we create sustainable business to our clients. Read more about sustainability at AFRY: https://afry.com/en/insights/sustainability ;

Interested?

You can ask for more detailed information from Group Manager, Niko Tuomisalo, +358503017686, niko.tuomisalo@afry.com.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That's how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That's how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

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