LMF & RH Operations Lead — Secondary Metallurgy

Stegra; Uppsala län; On-site; SEK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation up to 30 days

Occupational pension

Parental benefits

Relocation support

Gym memberships (subsidized)

Bike leases

Life closer to nature

Job summary

Stegra in Boden, Sweden, is seeking an LMF & RH Lead for the Caster Production team within Steel Operations. You’ll be the technical expert for the Ladle Metallurgical Furnace (LMF) and RH Vacuum Degasser, supporting safe, stable production and helping set operational standards.

You’ll work closely with maintenance, process engineering and operators to troubleshoot, optimize processes and mentor colleagues, as Stegra scales through commissioning, ramp-up and toward steady production in a green,

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy or related technical field is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with LMF and RH Vacuum Degassing operations.
• Strong understanding of secondary refining processes and troubleshooting.
• Experience developing operational standards and PDCA-based improvements.
• Experience working with maintenance on equipment reliability and shutdown planning.
• Safety-focused with ability to work in a heavy industrial environment.
• Collaborative mindset to coach and share knowledge in a multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert for LMF and RH operations, supporting daily production and long-term improvements.
• Monitor and optimize process performance to enhance safety, stability and productivity.
• Develop and implement operational standards and best practices for production teams.
• Lead fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions on processes and equipment.
• Oversee equipment condition and work with Maintenance on preventive maintenance and shutdowns.
• Provide guidance and coaching to operators and less-experienced colleagues.
• Collaborate across Production, Maintenance and Process Engineering to drive improvements.

Skills

Metallurgy degree

LMF/RH operations

Process troubleshooting

PDCA

Maintenance collaboration

Safety awareness

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Metallurgy degree

Engineering degree

Job description

Stegra in Boden, Sweden, is seeking an LMF & RH Lead for the Caster Production team within Steel Operations. You’ll be the technical expert for the Ladle Metallurgical Furnace (LMF) and RH Vacuum Degasser, supporting safe, stable production and helping set operational standards.

You’ll work closely with maintenance, process engineering and operators to troubleshoot, optimize processes and mentor colleagues, as Stegra scales through commissioning, ramp-up and toward steady production in a green,