Senior Project Engineer Automation

Elkem ASA Technology; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkem ASA Technology seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer Automation to drive automation engineering from concept through commissioning and to support optimization and modernization of existing systems. You will contribute across projects, align with plant teams, and guide technical delivery on automation and electrical work packages.

The role requires a high level of technical judgement, strong communication in English and Norwegian, and willingness to travel to Elkem sites in Norway.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in Automation, Cybernetics or a related technical discipline.
• Strong technical expertise in industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, interfaces, system architecture and industrial control systems (IACS).
• Experience from industrial projects, including supplier follow-up, technical verification, troubleshooting, risk assessments and root cause analyses.
• Good understanding of automation, instrumentation and electrical systems, with potential cross-discipline electrical package responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation engineering activities in industrial projects.
• Act as project engineer, technical package lead or discipline resource within assigned projects, including responsibility for automation and electrical work packages.
• Develop and review automation specifications, solution concepts and technical documentation.
• Follow up suppliers, verification activities and technical deliverables.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions.
• Contribute to modernization and lifecycle improvement of existing automation systems.
• Ensure robust integration between automation, electrical, instrumentation and related systems.
• Contribute to standardization, continuous improvement and development of engineering methods and tools.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Industrial networks

Interfaces

System architecture

IACS

Troubleshooting

Supplier follow-up

English

Norwegian

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc Automation or related

Tools

HMI programming

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Execute automation engineering in industrial projects from concept to commissioning, supporting troubleshooting and modernization.

• BSc or MSc in Automation, Cybernetics or a related technical discipline
• At least 10 years of relevant industrial experience within automation and control systems
• Technical expertise in PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, interfaces, system architecture and IACS
• Experience from industrial projects, supplier follow-up, technical verification and troubleshooting
• Strong communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language, preferably Norwegian
• Flexible work location at any Elkem site in Norway
• Work with a large portfolio of global industrial projects and improvement initiatives

Do you want to contribute to a sustainable and environmentally friendly industry?

Elkem is continuously developing a large portfolio of industrial projects and improvement initiatives across its global production sites. To support this development, we are strengthening our competence within industrial automation and control systems (IACS).

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer Automation with a strong technical background and passion for practical industrial solutions. You will participate in industrial projects from concept development to commissioning and support operational units with troubleshooting, optimization and modernization of automation systems.

The position is part of Elkem's corporate Technology department Electrical & Automation and works closely with projects, plant organizations and other technology disciplines.

Join our team from any of Elkem's locations across Norway.

• Execute automation engineering activities in industrial projects
• Act as project engineer, technical package lead or discipline resource within assigned projects, including responsibility for automation and, where appropriate, electrical work packages
• Develop and review automation specifications, solution concepts and technical documentation
• Follow up suppliers, verification activities and technical deliverables
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions
• Contribute to modernization and lifecycle improvement of existing automation systems
• Ensure robust integration between automation, electrical, instrumentation and related systems
• Contribute to standardization, continuous improvement and development of engineering methods and tools

You have:

• BSc or MSc degree in Automation, Cybernetics or a related technical discipline, combined with at least 10 years of relevant industrial experience within automation and control systems.
• Strong technical expertise in industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, interfaces, system architecture and industrial control systems (IACS).
• Experience from industrial projects, including supplier follow-up, technical verification, troubleshooting, risk assessments and root cause analyses.
• Good understanding of automation, instrumentation and electrical systems. Candidates with experience from both automation and electrical engineering disciplines, including technical package responsibility for electrical scopes, will be particularly valued.
• Strong communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language, preferably Norwegian.

We are looking for a candidate with high professional integrity, strong technical judgement and a structured approach to work. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders across disciplines and organizational levels. You are proactive, improvement-oriented and motivated by creating robust and sustainable technical solutions.

The position will require some travelling to Elkem's production sites.

The position reports to Head of Electrical & Automation and the work location is any Elkem location in Norway.

• Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming
• Kybernetikk
• PLS
• SCADA

Elkem is a global metals and materials company established in 1904. The company holds leading global positions in silicon, ferrosilicon, foundry alloys and carbon solutions, supplying materials essential to modern society from critical infrastructure and manufacturing to digitalisation, mobility and energy solutions. Elkem produces its materials by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy and advanced process technology, creating solutions that enable a more sustainable future. The company employs around 3,000 people, operates in more than 30 locations across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa, and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway where it is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ELK).

Driven by innovation. Powered by nature. Shaping the future. www.elkem.com We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where everyones contributions are valued.

Elkem ASA Technology comprises Elkems corporate functions for Process development, IP management, R&D technical centre and project management including selected engineering disciplines. We are mainly located at Fiskaa Industrial site in Kristiansand with approximately 500 employees, of which about 100 are R&D employees. We bring new ideas to the industry.

automation, engineering, projects, global, sustainability

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