Automation Site Engineer
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Skellefteå
We are looking for a dedicated and driven engineer in the field of Automation and Instrumentation Engineering for our Northvolt Revolt Department to join us in our mission to contribute to build the world’s greenest batteries. The role is a part of our passionate Revolt Ett team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be part of building the first in-house full recycling flow in the world. Recovery and effective recycling of end-of-life batteries is key to closing the loop on battery sustainable manufacturing and to achieve a minimal carbon footprint.
About the job
The need to recycle batteries is increasing and the construction of Europe's largest recycling facility for batteries in Skellefteå is ongoing and will start its production process to separate out valuable metals for reuse in battery production during 2023. The goal is to source 50% of the raw materials needed for cell production from recycling by 2030 and therefore more recycling facilities are planned at site. So, forget about everything you thought you knew about working in the industry, this is going to be completely different!
The recycling process consists of the mechanical pre-treatment processes and chemical hydrometallurgical processes. As the Automation and Instrumentation Site Engineer, you will be working together with the Revolt Process Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Technical Project Managers of other Processes and Disciplines, Technical Leads, internal and external stakeholders, Contractors, and equipment vendors to execute and deliver the first recycling giga-factory. You have experience as Automation Engineer and have been managing and delivering large, technical, and industrial projects. You are our person to drive and assure the successful execution of the automation works.
As Automation and Instrumentation Site Engineer, you will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story and see the results of your work. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. You will be a vital member of the Recycling team and key to Northvolt's mission to enable the future of energy.
Job Scope (High Level Purpose of Function):
- Responsible to lead and supervise automation/instrumentation installation and programming works on site.
Key Responsibilities Include (But are not limited to):
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Fully understanding the automation/instrumentation concept, control systems architecture and infrastructure and all the necessary drawings and making sure that they are implemented on site.
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Attendance at site meetings and liaison with design to answer questions from site.
- Regular progress status reporting.
- Arranging all 3rd party inspections at pre-determined milestones to ensure that the automation/instrumentation installation complies with the installation drawings and manuals and contracted deliverables.
- Being the client representative at all site automation/instrumentation inspections.
- Regular inspection of automation/instrumentation contractor's quality control program and documentation.
- Witness the commissioning of all automation/instrumentation equipment.
- Creation of Northvolt inspection/commissioning checklists.
- Accepting the handover of the automation/instrumentation documentation.
- Arranging for the training of the operation and maintenance personnel.
- Monitoring and balancing resources within your area.
- Be a counterpart towards equipment manufacturer to ensure the integration into the factory when it comes to power demand.
Accountability/authorization
- Budget responsibility No
- Direct reports: No
- Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
Qualifications/education/experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree within Automation and Instrumentation Engineering or relevant areas or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5-10 years of relevant experience
- Experience in Project management/Planning of major industrial projects involving development of big scale Automation and Instrumentation Plants
- Have designed or lead development and construction of robust automation systems to meet high requirements on reliability, availability, and maintainability.
- Great communication skills as you will be in constant interaction with team members and external parties such as authorities and auditors.
- Experience from, and motivated to, setting up work methods and procedures from scratch, work with process evaluation and documentation.
Personal success factors for the role:
- Team player
- High work ethic, multi-tasker, strong analytical ability and attention to details, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Drive and problem solving to achieve results
- Curious and eager to learn
- Passionate & purpose driven - we work for a more sustainable future.
- Ready to take the risks and Responsibilities
- Be able to both follow up the works on site and track the records
- Proactive in knowledge sharing
- Strong Communication Skills
- Able to work in a multicultural environment
- Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humour.
Great Place to Work
World leading technique
Top specialists as team peers
International environment
Fast paced & entrepreneurial culture
Warrant program
Wellness grant
About the company
Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable cells and high-quality battery systems. All manufactured with a record-low carbon footprint. Purposely built to provide Europe with the opportunity to switch to renewable energy – efficiently and entirely.
To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make batteries so great – they will one day make oil history.
Northvolt is growing fast. We’re staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, as well as our Gdansk facility for production of battery systems. We're also hiring for our gigafactory Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden. We want to work with smart individuals from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun.
Nikola Marinko | Contact Person
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