Process Operator – Electric Arc Furnace
Boden, Sweden
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Process Operator – Electric Arc Furnace
Work model On location
Application due date 30 April 2025
Are you the one?

Together, we build a culture where collaboration and community are at the center. At Stegra, we work as a team, where every employee, regardless of role, contributes their unique expertise to achieve common goals. We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where you have the opportunity to learn something new every day. Come and be part of our team and experience how we create success together. We give you the opportunity to be involved from the start in developing and building Sweden's first green steel plant. Do you want a future-proof career and contribute to the green transition? Then Stegra is the company for you!

About Stegra
Stegra is an industrial impact company with a strong ambition to reduce CO2 emissions in the most fossil-intensive industries. We are building our first facility for large-scale production of green hydrogen, green iron, and green steel in Boden. Founded in 2020 as H2 Green Steel, we changed our name to Stegra in 2024 to better reflect our vision. With offices in Boden and Stockholm, and a plan to have around 1,500 employees by the end of 2025, we are creating diverse teams of innovative and goal-oriented individuals. Together, we are driving the green transition and shaping the future of sustainable industry.

Process Operator – Electric Arc Furnace
As a process operator at our new smelter, you will work with future smelter technology, the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). You will be a key person ensuring that the smelter production runs efficiently, safely, and in compliance with both quality and environmental requirements. Throughout your work, you will monitor any deviations that might indicate problems in the process. Your role is technically demanding and responsible, focusing on ensuring the production flow while maintaining safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities:
• Operate the steel melting process in the electric arc furnace.
• Control, operate, and maintain the equipment and processes in the smelting workshop.
• Focus on troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems related to the melting processes.
• Verify, document, and record data.
• Actively contribute to creating a safe working environment by participating in the development and maintenance of process control and safety procedures.
• Be a role model in fostering a culture where safety is always the top priority, and coach and guide less experienced colleagues to create a safe and efficient workplace together.
• You will be entrusted with making decisions and proactively finding solutions.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Documented qualifications in workplace safety, such as OSHA, confined space work, or working at heights.
• Additional certifications such as crane operator license, welding certification, or hot work certificate are an advantage.
• Good knowledge of English; basic knowledge of Swedish is a plus.
• EU driver's license B.

Experience:
• Experience working in a steel mill or another relevant metal processing industry.
• Experience with smelting equipment such as EAF, AC/DC, High Power Furnace is highly advantageous.

Skills and Attributes:
• Act as a role model to promote a safe working environment.
• Ability to coach and guide less experienced colleagues.
• Organized, independent, and meticulous with good collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

What Can We Offer You?
If you are passionate about making a real change and having a positive impact on society and our planet, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a professional team with high ambitions. You will have the chance to shape your future career with a company that focuses on creating a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. Ultimately, we know that Stegra's growth and success depend on our employees. Therefore, we look forward to shaping the future of steel production and other industries together as a united team.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups in our industry hesitate to apply if they do not meet all the qualifications in a job description. At Stegra, we are building a company focused on making a difference, where sustainability is at the core of our business. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally around our purpose of decarbonizing the industries that are hardest to transition. We begin by producing green steel at our new facility in Boden. If you want to be part of the green transition but feel your experience doesn't exactly match the qualifications for this position, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the perfect candidate – either for this role or for other positions in our rapidly growing company.