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.

DCS Engineer – DRI plant.
As a DCS Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimizing and managing the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for our DRI plant operations. You’ll focus on enhancing control strategies, system performance, and driving operational excellence through data-driven insights. This role will have you leading safety compliance initiatives, system upgrades, and integrating innovative technologies to improve processes. You’ll also ensure smooth plant startups, shutdowns, and effective management of plant abnormalities.

You will be part of our upcoming Boden plant, that is nearing completion with its impressive 145-meter direct reduction tower. We’re leading the charge in transforming iron ore into sponge iron for our steel products and offering hot briquetted iron for greener, sustainable production. Be part of this pioneering movement as we work to create a market for green steel innovations.

we are dedicated to fostering diversity and creating a supportive environment for under-represented groups within our industry and in engineering. If you’re passionate about operational success, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities
For this role we are looking for candidates that feel comfortable using their problem-solving and analytical skills to contribute to the company. Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Review and validate Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for alignment with engineering standards and operational goals.
• Provide technical support for Distributed Control System (DCS) programming, logic design, and troubleshooting to ensure system integrity and process efficiency.
• Lead and participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA), root cause analysis (RCA), and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS), Permit to Work (PTW), and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTOTO) systems
• Implement data-driven recommendations to enhance operational performance and cost efficiency.
• Facilitate technical training and mentoring for operations and junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
  

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical, Metallurgical) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in the field (preferably gained from working as the DCS
• Engineer in a gas based DRI Plant which produces both HBI & HDRI or similar products.)
• Extensive experience in Oxide startup, trouble shooting and trouble handling in different adverse plant operation scenario.
• In-depth knowledge of DCS architecture, programming and configuration.
• Experience in ISO systems 9001/14001/45001.
  
  

Competences and skills:

• Exemplary technical writing ability.
• Proficiency in control strategies, logic development, and system integration.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to new ideas and approaches, maintaining an encouraging attitude toward colleagues and team members.

Location: Boden, Sweden

We are looking for people available to start between June and August 2025. We are open for candidates that are able to relocate before or around June till August 2025.

Timeline application

Step 1: Closing date for vacancy is 11th of February.

Step 2: Response from Talent Acquisition Specialist before the 21st of February.

Step 3: The interview process consists of 2-3 interviews.

Step 4: Let’s talk about a job offer! We aim to complete the process before the 1st of April.

Step 5: If required, we will support in the relocation process.

Relocation

Would you like to read more about moving to North-Sweden, Boden? Try to check out the website ‘Flytta til Boden’. Move to Boden - Here we live a life of #närhetsliv

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.