Process Engineer
Stegra Boden AB · Boden · Tills vidare
Stegra Boden AB is recruiting a **Process Engineer – Direct Reduction** for its Green Iron Operations in Boden. Working within a team focused on hydrogen production and direct reduction facilities, the position provides day-to-day process engineering support to maintain safe, stable, and efficient plant operations. Key duties include monitoring plant performance, troubleshooting upsets, conducting root cause analyses, and optimizing operations through process modelling, heat and mass balances, and debottlenecking. The engineer also supports **commissioning and start-ups**, reviews documentation like PFDs and P&IDs, develops SOPs, drives continuous improvement projects, and upholds process safety standards such as hydrogen safety and PTW/LOTO compliance alongside operations, maintenance, and automation teams. Candidates must hold a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline, combined with solid process engineering experience from an **operating, commercial-scale Direct Reduction plant**. Experience supporting commissioning, start-ups, process optimization, or operational improvements in an industrial setting is required, alongside strong process engineering fundamentals and professional English communication skills. Experience with hydrogen production and proficiency in Swedish are considered advantageous. Relocation and immigration assistance are available for candidates moving to the area.
Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.
If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow.
At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you.
Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life.
What you'll do
Right now, we are looking for a Process Engineer – Direct Reduction for our Green Iron Operations. The team is responsible for optimizing process performance, supporting safe and stable operations, and driving continuous improvements across our hydrogen production and direct reduction plants.
Specific to this role, the day-to-day tasks will include the following, but as we are a growing company with very few silos between teams, other tasks might be included as well.
- Provide day-to-day process engineering support to ensure safe, stable, and efficient plant operations.
- Monitor plant performance, troubleshoot process upsets, and lead root cause analyses to improve reliability and operational excellence.
- Optimize process performance through process modelling, heat and mass balances, debottlenecking, and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Support direct reduction operations during commissioning, start-ups, shutdowns, and operational changes.
- Review and develop engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, SOPs, and process control strategies.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, and OEM partners to improve process performance and implement engineering solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement projects, monitor production KPIs, and prepare technical reports to support data-driven decision-making.
- Promote safe operations by supporting process safety activities, hydrogen safety standards, PTW/LOTO compliance, and technical training.
What you'll bring
You're curious and believe that real progress happens when we work together. You're not afraid to challenge old ways of thinking—and you treat others with respect while doing it. At Stegra, we value people who take initiative, build trust, and help create a workplace where everyone can do their best.
Specific to this role, we'd like to see that you bring:
- A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Solid process engineering experience from an operating, commercial-scale Direct Reduction plant.
- Experience supporting commissioning, start-ups, process optimization, or operational improvements in an industrial setting.
- A strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals, with the ability to analyse complex systems and turn insights into practical solutions.
- Experience with hydrogen production is a plus. Curiosity about the hydrogen process and a willingness to learn are important.
- Confidence working across disciplines and collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, Engineering, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
- A proactive, structured, and safety-first approach, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is an advantage but not a requirement.
Benefits at Stegra
At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive.
You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature.
Read more about Benefits at Stegra here.
This is Stegra
Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat.
By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.
Our Boden Site
Our Boden site is located just west of Boden City, right in the heart of a growing green industrial hub in Northern Sweden. It’s where we’re building one of the world’s most modern, sustainable steel plants—designed with safety, efficiency, and people in mind. With just a 10-minute commute from town, you'll be close to both cutting-edge technology and the everyday convenience of living near nature, schools, and community life.
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