Utility Maintenance Engineer

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.

Utility Maintenance Engineer

The Utility Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and support to the utility’s maintenance works. The job also consists out of ensuring that technical/mechanical problems related to Equipment/Asset faults are overcome in a timely manner. To support the achievement of uninterrupted utilities supply that meets the needs of the production process, there is a need to identify and realize technical improvement opportunities. As a Utility maintenance Engineer you will be part of our upcoming Boden plant, that is nearing completion with its impressive 145-meter direct reduction tower. We’re leading the charge in transforming iron ore into sponge iron for our steel products and offering hot briquetted iron for greener, sustainable production. Be part of this pioneering movement as we work to create a market for green steel innovations."

Responsibilities:

• Lead modifications to plant equipment to optimize performance and solve technical issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with professionals to improve equipment reliability, reduce costly breakdowns, and enhance safety.
• Manage and contribute to CAPEX projects from conception through implementation, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Provide technical support to the maintenance team, solving mechanical problems swiftly and effectively to minimize downtime.
• Oversee procurement and inventory control for equipment and materials, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations teams and contractors to ensure smooth plant operation and timely startups.
• Prepare detailed reports and performance metrics to support senior management in decision-making and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of working as the Utility Maintenance Engineer in gas based DRI Plant or in heavy metal industry.
• Experience in projects, startups or commissioning.
• Strong process and technical knowledge in the relevant field.
• Experience in ISO systems 9001/14001/45001.

Location: Boden, Sweden.

Competences and skills

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Utility Maintenance Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise along with excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities. You also:

• Have comprehensive knowledge, understanding and expertise in Safety and Quality standards.
• Should be able to identify potential hazardous situations and should be able to take appropriate actions to ensure human and equipment.
• Have in-depth knowledge on PTW and LOTOTO.
• Exemplary technical writing ability.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools Office suite, CMMS systems etc.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English. Basic Swedish skills are considered an advantage.
• Self-motivated and possessing the ability to motivate a multilingual and diverse team of professionals.
• Flexible to new ideas and approaches, maintaining an encouraging attitude toward colleagues and team members.
• Proactive and maintaining a high level of organization.
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams, while staying focused on achieving tangible results.

We are looking for people available to start in March 2025. We are open for candidates that are able to relocate before or around March 2025.

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.