Process Engineer

Yara International ASA is a leading chemical company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers.As the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers and agronomic solutions, we help provide food for a growing world population.Our industrial product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that safeguard air and water purity and preserve food quality.
www.yara.com

Position description
To support Yara's growth ambition, we are looking for a Process Engineer who is interested in developing as a process specialist at our Köping site while also being open to take part in global initiatives and assignments during and after the training period.
Köping Plant is a leading Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) producer in Yara.With 2 nitric acid units and 2 TAN lines, our global capacity is 360 kt of TAN used in civil explosives and mining industries.We produce also more than 100 kt of products for water treatment, DeNOx and environmental applications.The site has about 100 employees and is certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.Our teams are following the more rigorous standards in safety, environment, quality and productivity.

Areas of responsibility/Role
- Develop a process safety knowledge using standard tools (HAZOP SIL analysis.)
- Contribute to production teams competence increase (analysis, training)
- Develop modern tools for production control and optimize units' performance (plant testing)
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant operating problems
- Initiating and preparation of projects
- Participation in development program for young engineers in production plants

Required experience and qualifications
- Master degree in Process Chemical Engineering
- Graduated or some years of experience in Process Engineering for chemical plants
- Capacity to handle complex problem solution, good analytical capacity and "hands on" attitude
- Good interpersonal skills with an open mind and high motivation
- Ability to function effectively in a team and with a high level of self-motivation
- Fluent in English and Swedish
- Willingness to work in an international environment and to travel for some extended periods.

More information about the job - contact
Raskopf Gilles Köping, plant manager

HR Contact
Markku Miettinen, Köping HR manager

Business Area/Sector: Upstream
Location: Köping Sweden
Start date: ASAP
Apply by (yyyy/mm/dd): 2010/09/30
Announced: Internally/Externally