Planning & Modification Manager, HalZero
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Job Summary
Hydro is a global aluminium company striving to be a leader in working towards a sustainable December 2021 we announced our plans to develop and industrialize HalZero a new CO₂ emission-free process for producing primary aluminium.
The development of HalZero is one of three pillars in Hydros initiative to deliver aluminium with net-zero CO₂ emissions. HalZero is a new and innovative way to produce aluminium where no CO₂ is emitted during the production December 2025 we completed construction of the HalZero Test Facility in Porsgrunn. Industrializing the HalZero process requires extensive development including laboratory work design and operation of test facilities and pilots and engineering and construction of demo and full commercial plants.
The work towards CO₂ emission-free aluminium is led by the Technology Operational Support and Projects (TOP) unit in Hydro Aluminium Metal. TOP consists of 300 skilled employees in Norway and Germany whose main task is to support commercial and operational units in improving profitability and sustainability both in the short and long term.
HalZero is strengthening its team in several areas to support the further development of the technology and we now look for a Planning and Modification Manager to strengthen our Operations this key role you will leadthe planning coordination and execution offacility modifications and rectifications as well as coordinate all activities including maintenance activities; enabling continuous technology testing and development.
What we offer
- A key operational role in a growing and innovative organization
- Work with advanced process technology and industrial scale development
- Be part of major development and industrialization projects
- Join a collaborative team with strong technical expertise
What you will be doing
- Responsible formodification and rectification projectsfrom concept through implementation and scope for implementation schedule and prioritiesin alignment with facility test schedules.
- Responsible for initiating and supporting failure mode identification need for modification/rectification and root-cause analysis.
- Coordinate stakeholders includingTechnology Development engineers operations technical disciplines procurement contractors and HSE.
- Responsible for properengineering governance and that Management of Change (MoC)processes are followed.
- Ensure technical documentation (e.g. P&IDs procedures drawings) is updated following changes.
- Initiate and assist with risk assessments HAZOP and engineering verification processes following changes.
- Interface management; The role ensures thatall stakeholders are aligned and involved at theappropriate stageof the modification process.
- Responsible for coordinated planning of modifications and maintenance with ongoing operations to ensuremaximum facility availability for testing campaigns.
- Drive task allocation and follow-up of work packages.
- Manage procurement and budgeting for modification.
- Contribute to further scale-up of HalZero (Industial Consept Pilot)
What will make you successful
- Masters orBachelors degree inEngineering(Process Mechanical Electrical Chemical or similar).
- Minimum810yearsrelevant experiencein industrial operations test facilities pilot plants or process industry.
- Proven experience inproject management of technical modifications.
- Experience withmaintenance management shutdown/outage planning or facility operations.
- Experience withManagement of Change (MoC)processes
- Familiarity withrisk assessments HAZOP and engineering verification processes.
- Experience coordinatingcontractors and external engineering resources.
- Ability to managemultiple technical stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
- Hands-on and pragmatic approach to solving operational challenges.
- Strongcommunicationand collaboration skillsacross technical and operational teams.
- Ability totranslate technical solutions into executable plans.
- Fluency in Norwegian and English (Norwegian is the operational language in the test facility)
The position is based in Porsgrunn and requires physical presence in our facilities.
Equal opportunities
At Hydro we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.
Please attach all relevant diplomas and transcripts with your application. We only accept electronic applications through our application portal. Applications and CVs will not be received by email.
This position has been classified as high-risk due to access to sensitive information and/or critical systems.
As a part of the application process we include screening questions to help us establish connections to high-risk addition candidates who progress to the final stage will undergo a background check conducted by an independent third-party provider.
The background check may include identity verification and relevant security-related checks that are proportionate to the role. Candidates will receive detailed information about the process before any checks are carried out.
Apply before: 04/12/2026
If you have any questions please contact:
Hiring manager
Malin Alette Bjørkelund Lervåg
(Norway 47)
Recruiter
Siri Randen
(Norway 47)
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.
