Shift Manager EAF/Meltshop

Presentation:

Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel.

So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role – or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business.

About us:

Stegra, formerly know as H2 Green Steel, is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO2 emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning – our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what’s next in store for us.

We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core – for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet.

Shift Manager EAF/Meltshop

Shift Manager EAF/Meltshop

The Shift Manager for the EAF/Meltshop will be responsible for handling activities during the shift to keep operations running smoothly. In this role you will focus on safety, quality, and performance while guiding a team and working with other departments to meet goals. You'll ensure tasks are done efficiently, support teamwork, and keep communication flowing for steady production and on-time schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Support your team that will include process operators, mechanics, electricians, and instrument and automation technicians, fostering a safe work environment.
• Mentor the team to increase overall performance in safety, quality, production and cost. This includes but is not limited to processes that require use of scrap and iron ore raw materials, refractory, electrodes, electricity, water, natural gas, oxygen.
• Organize resources and plan staffing to meet the needs of the day, helping your team work well together and keeping things running smoothly with minimal delays.
• Make sure your team follows safety rules, regularly check for any issues, and ensure everyone uses the required protective gear. Keep quality standards high, and quickly address any safety concerns.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the steel making plant. Ensure that production targets are met in terms of volume, quality, schedule and cost control.
• Collaborate with other departments, including the maintenance team.
• Handle and fix any problems that come up during your shift, like equipment breakdowns or quality concerns.

Qualifications:

• Gymnasium diploma in relevant field is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Process Engineering, or another related field, is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience from steel production in any production role, ideally within EAF/meltshop, scrap or refractories.
• Experience with safety protocols in heavy industrial environments.
• Good process knowledge and knowledge of the department's technical equipment and safety procedures.
• Very good oral and written skills in English. Basic Swedish skills are seen as a plus.

Other abilities:

• Comfortable working at heights.
• Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment.

We're looking for you who has a positive can-do attitude, an ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. You should be organized, independent and adaptive way of working. You're self-motivated and possess the ability to motivate a multilingual and diverse team of professional.

Location: Boden

What we can offer you

If you are passionate about making actual change and having a positive impact on society and our planet, Stegra offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fun and professional team with high ambitions.

You will get the opportunity to shape your future career together with a company focusing on creating a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. In the end, we know that Stegra's growth and success is dependent on our people and we can’t wait to shape the future of steelmaking and other industries together as a team.