Process Utilities Engineer (m/w/d)

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis
• On-site

Job Description

We are looking for a driven Process Utilities Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our passionate Utility team based in Heide, Germany. By joining us, you will be a key player in ramping up our Utility department and contribute to building one of the first large scale European battery factories.

At Northvolt you will be part of a fast growing company with high-energy and a dynamic environment. As process associate you will work in a top modern facility with new technology. So forget about everything you thought you knew about working in the industry, this is going to be completely different.

You will work in close collaboration with other associates, engineers, maintenance, quality and environment personnel. You will be part of a team where each and everyone counts to make this a success. You will get the chance to really make an impact and be part of shaping our way of working in the future. We work hard to create a good work environment, to make room for creativity, initiatives for improvement and a possibility for people to grow.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Updating and improving of piping and instrumentation diagram (P&IDs) for processes and utilities for Northvolt Drei. • Keep track of required capacity due to production. • Interface with operators, technicians and other production personnel to understand and communicate improvements that needs to be done and has been done. • Take the lead in developing and optimize process & maintenance programs for equipment. • Follow up on performance, quality reliability of the equipment. • Ensure the fulfilment of all applicable guidelines, regulations and compliance measures

Personal success factors: The person we are looking for is flexible, curios and eager to learn. We cherish good communication skills and innovative thinking. You will interact with many different cultures, so we think you are down to earth and understanding. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and a sense of humor.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date is asap.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have :

• Master's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Process, Energy Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in working with either HVAC, oil and gas, petrochemical, power plant, food industry, paper and pulp industries
• Experience from installing/servicing previously mentioned industries in the field
• Experience from working with P&IDs both as user, also as designer
• Familiar with piping standards and fluid and gas transferring components (pumps, compressors, expansion tanks, heat exchangers, fans, piping/tubing, filters etc.)
• Capability to develop conceptual designs for fluid and gas transferring system
• Great communication skills as you will be in constant interaction with international team members and prospective customers
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
• Strong organization skills and used to manage a range of activities simultaneously

Bonus points for:

• Experience from large volume manufacturing industries
• Knowledge of other languages, including German
• Professional in Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with 2D and 3D CAD software
• AutoCAD

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.