Senior Automation Technology Lead – Industrial Controls

Elkem AS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkem seeks a Technology Manager Automation to lead corporate automation competence within Elkem Technology. You will ensure robust, safe, and standardized automation across production sites and projects, acting as the IACS authority and driving harmonization and improvements.

Travel to Elkem sites in Norway is required; the role reports to Head of Electrical & Automation. The position emphasizes technology leadership, governance, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and project teams

Qualifications

• MSc in Automation, Cybernetics, Control Systems or similar.
• At least 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Strong technical expertise in automation systems and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Act as corporate discipline advisor for IACS, providing guidance and reviews across plants and projects.
• Drive harmonization, standardization and best practices in automation strategies and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and projects to improve safety, reliability and performance.
• Lead modernization and end-of-life management of automation systems while ensuring safety requirements.

Skills

Industrial automation

Lifecycle management

Process safety

Communication in English and Norwegian

Education

MSc in Automation, Cybernetics, or Control Systems

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Industrial networks

Job description

Elkem seeks a Technology Manager Automation to lead corporate automation competence within Elkem Technology. You will ensure robust, safe, and standardized automation across production sites and projects, acting as the IACS authority and driving harmonization and improvements.

Travel to Elkem sites in Norway is required; the role reports to Head of Electrical & Automation. The position emphasizes technology leadership, governance, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and project teams