Join Hydro’s innovation journey and help shape the future of sustainable aluminium production. As a global leader in the aluminium industry, Hydro is committed to advancing new and existing technologies that contribute to a greener, more sustainable world. Our focus is on transforming natural resources into high-performance products that serve industries critical to society, and we do this through continuous innovation and operational excellence.


In December 2021, we introduced Hal Zero, a revolutionary CO2-emission free process for producing primary aluminium. By December 2023, we had begun construction of the Hal Zero Test Facility in Porsgrunn, marking a significant milestone in our sustainability agenda. Our efforts to decarbonize aluminium production were recognized at COP28, where we were honored as an Energy Transition Changemaker. Hal Zero is just one of many initiatives driving Hydro's commitment to near-zero CO2 aluminium.

The Technology and Operational Support (TOS) unit, a group of 280 specialists based in Norway and Germany, plays a pivotal role in realizing these goals. TOS supports Hydro’s commercial and operational units, focusing on profitability and sustainability improvements in the short and medium term, while also leading long-term R&D projects like Hal Zero.


We are now seeking a highly skilled and driven R&D Principal/Project Engineer to join our Technology Development team. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and industrialization of the Hal Zero process, working within a multidisciplinary team of leading technologists. You will have the opportunity to engage in pioneering projects central to the success of Hal Zero. Your expertise may also be applied to other key R&D projects across TOS and Hydro, making a direct impact on our goal of delivering zero CO2 aluminium.

What we offer you

• You will be an integrated part of our technology development team dedicated to Hal Zero.
• Challenging tasks from day one with early responsibilities within projects
• A chance to actively shape your field of expertise and promote your career through professional and personal development
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting journey towards industrialization of a novel primary aluminium production process
• Work in an open, cooperative interdisciplinary team culture with flat hierarchies, allowing you to contribute with your own ideas and take responsibility
• Attractive location at Herøya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn in a large R&D environment

Main responsibilities

As R&D Principal/Project Engineer your main responsibility is to participate in projects particularly related to Hydro’s sustainability agenda, specifically Hal Zero. This includes development, evaluation, testing, qualification and implementation of both internally and externally developed technology solutions.

Main tasks are:

• Take part in making Hal Zero an industrialized process for aluminium production.
• Focus specially on gas purification, treatment, analysis and handling which are all integral parts of the Hal Zero technology
• Participate in or lead projects related to Hal Zero
• Work together with both internal and external partners/stakeholders
• Take part in design, planning and operating relevant technology test facilities, pilots and plants.

Desired qualifications

• MSc/Ph D in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering/Chemistry, Environmental Engineering/Science, Sustainability, Material Science, Physics, Nanotechnology, Inorganic Chemistry, Heterogeneous catalysis
• Minimum 5-15 years' experience in relevant field
• Extensive knowledge in gas purification, handling, and treatment processes for industrial applications, with proficiency in advanced gas treatment technologies, including dry and wet scrubbers, absorption towers, PSA, VPSA, gas liquefaction, and membrane systems.
• Additionally, proficiency in gas analysis methodologies, including the application of cutting-edge techniques, advanced instrumentation, and the development of innovative gas analytical methods.
• Competence within and experience from one or several points below will be considered beneficial:
• chlorine and chloride gas systems
• process design and development related to gas treatment, with a strong foundation in process modelling & simulation.
• experience in testing, piloting and operation.
• practical laboratory work, both experimental design, definition and execution
• conceptual technology mapping and evaluation
• Project development, management and delivery for realization, ideally from R&D-projects, is an advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in spoken Norwegian is an advantage.

Who are you?

As a person you communicate effectively with different stakeholders both internally and externally. You are curious and creative with well-developed problem-solving skills. You enjoy working and collaborating in teams and sharing competence with others. You are structured and practical in your approach with attention to details and safety and perform well also under pressure.


Additional information
Office location will be in Porsgrunn.
Some travel is expected.

Please enclose a cover letter and copies of relevant academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates etc. Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail.
As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.


Apply by: 10.11.2024
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hiring manager
Espen Tjønneland Wefring
Email: Espen.Tjonneland.Wefring@hydro.com
Phone: (Norway +47) 48155121

Recruiter
Birgitta Sanden
Email:Birgitta.Sanden@hydro.com
Phone:(Norway +47) 97031556