Norsk Hydro

Head of Process Development and Engineering

Norsk Hydro

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Porsgrunn • Norway

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • In this role you will bridge technology development and full-scale project execution, ensuring that validated process knowledge is translated into robust engineering design and plant architecture.
  • You will lead the development of the plant’s process and systems engineering framework, system architecture, and technical integration strategy, working closely with technology development, project teams, and EPC partners.
  • As a member of the HalZero management team, you will contribute to the technical direction, execution strategy, and long-term scalability of the HalZero platform.
  • Key responsibilities include: Lead development of core process engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, design basis, mass & energy balances) and translate validated process data into industrial plant design.
  • Define and maintain the overall plant system architecture, subsystem interfaces, and requirements (URS/FRS/SRS) with full lifecycle traceability.
  • Drive plant-wide process modelling and ensure designs balance safety, operability, scalability, cost, and schedule.
  • Ensure highest standards of safety and compliance by leading HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL studies and defining equipment specifications for technical procurement.
  • Act as the primary technical interface with EPC partners, ensuring engineering outputs are aligned with system architecture, process knowledge, and project objectives.
  • Lead verification and validation strategy (FAT, SAT, integrated testing) and support commissioning planning and operational readiness.
  • Integrate learnings from test and pilot facilities into plant design and lead engineering development of test facility upgrades.
  • Build and lead a strong process and systems engineering function, providing technical leadership and contributing to strategic decision‑making across the project.

Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in Chemical or Process Engineering
  • 10–15 years of experience in process and/or systems engineering and industrial plant design
  • Experience delivering complex industrial projects from development through execution.
  • Experience working with EPC contractors and technology scale-up environments.
  • Strong systems thinking and multidisciplinary engineering integration.
  • Deep expertise in process design, scale-up, and safety-critical facilities.
  • Proven ability to lead complex engineering programs and translate technology into industrial reality.
Benefits
  • A key leadership role in a growing and innovative organization, combining advanced process technology and industrial scale development
  • Be part of major technology development and industrialization projects
  • Join and shape a collaborative team with strong technical expertise
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
process engineeringsystems engineeringindustrial plant designprocess flow diagrams (PFDs)piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)mass and energy balancessystem architectureverification and validationHAZIDHAZOP
Soft Skills
technical leadershipstrategic decision-makingsystems thinkingmultidisciplinary engineering integrationcommunication
Certifications
MSc in Chemical EngineeringPhD in Process Engineering