Safety Engineer
Boden, Sweden
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Safety Engineer
Work model On location
Application due date 31 January 2025
Are you the one?

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.

Safety Engineer

As a Safety Engineer you'll work as the representative of the Safety and Security department for individual operating units at our Boden location. Safety always comes first in Stegra and we're looking for safety engineers who aligns with that mindset and who wants to help us continue to build a strong safety environment. You'll support the organization with work environment and safe & effective operations across a specific area within the organization. You'll be working within one of the areas listed below. As a Safety Engineer you report directly to the Head of Safety and Work Environment.

We are currently seeking eight (8) Safety Engineers, one for each of the following parts of Boden operations:

  • Direct Reduction Plant (DRI)
  • Melt Shop (Steel Mill) - includes scrap handling, refractories
  • Caster (Steel Mill)
  • Hot Steel Mill (Steel Mill)
  • Cold Steel Mill (Steel Mill - Batch Annealing, Skin Pass Mill)
  • Galvanization Line (Steel Mill) - Including shipping and packaging
  • Hydrogen Manufacturing Plant (Electrolyser)
  • Mill Wide Services (All other areas, Maintenance, Warehousing, etc.)
  • Responsibilities:

    • Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments to minimize risks and ensure effective controls are implemented.
    • Review operations to identify potential hazards and implement required control measures
    • Develop, update, and provide input for standard operating procedures and related documentation to maintain safety standards.
    • Support temporary work areas, ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials, and advise on workplace hazards to improve safety practices.
    • Investigate workplace accidents and safety incidents, conduct risk evaluations and inspections, and drive improvement activities.
    • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies, sharing learnings, and providing necessary safety training

    Duties include climbing stairs, working at height, working in confined spaces, using breathing apparatus and potentially performing emergency services and first aid.

    Qualifications:

    • Relevant industrial experience and/or a Bachelors degree, supplemented with training.
    • Experience from work environment/safety work, plus if its from heavy industries
    • Knowledge of safety legislation and industry best practices
    • Experience developing digital tools to support and streamline key safety processes
    • Training/certification in Incident Investigations
    • Experience in ISO 45001

    We are looking for someone who prioritizes safety in every situation. You understand and value the importance of a well-structured approach to workplace health and safety. We're looking for a person who is pragmatic and result-oriented, with a strong drive to achieve practical, effective solutions. You should be naturally collaborative, valuing teamwork and open communication, while also being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.

    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.