Technology Manager Automation

Elkem ASA; Oslo; On-site; NOK 950,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkem is seeking a Technology Manager Automation to join its corporate Technology department Electrical & Automation. You will serve as the corporate discipline authority for IACS, driving harmonization and standardization across plants and projects in Norway.

The role combines technology leadership with discipline assurance, collaborating with operations, maintenance and project teams to deliver robust, safe automation solutions and support Elkem's digitalization journey.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Automation, Cybernetics, Control Systems Engineering or similar; 10+ years of industrial experience.
• Strong automation expertise across PLC, DCS, SCADA and industrial networks.
• Excellent English plus a Scandinavian language (Norwegian preferred); governance and standardization experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as corporate discipline advisor for IACS, providing guidance and solution reviews for plants and projects.
• Drive harmonization, standardization and roadmaps for automation strategies and technology.
• Collaborate with sites to identify automation needs and implement best-practice solutions.
• Lead lifecycle management and modernization of legacy systems; address safety-related automation requirements.
• Support Elkem's digitalization journey and mentor staff through training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Mentoring/Training

Education

MSc degree in Automation, Cybernetics, Control Systems Engineering or similar

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Industrial networks

Lifecycle management

Job description

Elkem is continuously developing and improving its global industrial operations, with a strong focus on safety, digitalization, sustainability and operational excellence. As part of this journey, we are strengthening our corporate automation competence and are looking for a Technology Manager Automation to join Elkem Technology.

The position is part of Elkem's corporate Technology department Electrical & Automation and plays a key role in ensuring robust, safe and standardized automation solutions across Elkem's production sites and industrial projects.

You will serve as a corporate discipline authority for industrial automation and control systems (IACS), driving harmonization, standardization and continuous improvement across Elkem. The role combines technology leadership, discipline assurance and close collaboration with operations, maintenance organizations and project teams to ensure that solutions are not only technically sound, but practical, robust and delivering value in day-to-day operation.

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

Main tasks:

• Act as corporate discipline advisor and assurance function for IACS, providing technical guidance, compliance verification and solution reviews for plants and projects.


• Drive harmonization, standardization and implementation of automation best practices across Elkem, including development and implementation of automation strategies, principles and technology roadmaps.


• Work closely with production sites, operations and maintenance organizations to identify automation needs, improvement opportunities and best-practice solutions that enhance safety, reliability and operational performance.


• Drive continuous improvement of automation solutions across Elkem, including lifecycle management, modernization of legacy systems, management of end-of-life challenges, and implementation of safety-related automation requirements in cooperation with technical safety resources.


• Contribute to Elkem's digitalization journey through robust industrial automation and control system solutions, while supporting competence development through mentoring, professional guidance and training initiatives.

You have:

• MSc degree in Automation, Cybernetics, Control Systems Engineering or similar, and at least 10 years of relevant industrial experience.


• Strong technical expertise in industrial automation systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, industrial networks and lifecycle management.


• Good understanding of process safety, HSE requirements and safety-related automation functions, combined with experience from industrial projects, operations and multidisciplinary engineering environments.


• Strong communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language, preferably Norwegian. Experience with standardization, governance and implementation of best practices across multiple sites is an advantage.

Personal qualities:

We are looking for a candidate who is analytical, systematic and result-oriented, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and practical implementation. You build trust and strong professional networks across organizational levels and are comfortable engaging with both operational personnel and technical specialists. You take ownership, communicate clearly and contribute to a collaborative and improvement-oriented culture. You are motivated by improving safety, reliability and stability in industrial operations and enjoy translating operational needs into practical and sustainable automation 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.