Technology Manager Automation

Elkem ASA; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkem ASA is seeking a Technology Manager Automation to strengthen its corporate automation competence within the Technology & Asset Management division in Norway. The role focuses on leading industrial automation strategies, ensuring robust, safe, and standardized solutions across production sites and projects.

The candidate will drive harmonization, governance, and continuous improvement of IACS, while collaborating with operations, maintenance and project teams to deliver practical,

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Automation, Cybernetics, Control Systems Engineering or similar, and 10+ years of relevant industrial experience.
• Strong expertise in PLC, DCS, SCADA, industrial networks and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of process safety and safety-related automation functions; experience across industrial projects and operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as corporate discipline advisor and assurance function for IACS.
• Drive harmonization and implementation of automation best practices across Elkem.
• Collaborate with production sites to identify automation needs and improvements.
• Lead lifecycle management, modernization of legacy systems, and safety automation requirements.
• Contribute to Elkem's digitalization journey and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Industrial networks

Lifecycle management

Process safety

Governance

English communication

Norwegian language

Education

MSc in Automation

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming

Job description

Beskrivelse

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 & Asset Management.

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.

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.