Process Operator - Steel

Location: Boden

Be part of shaping the future of the steel industry!

We are looking for experienced and dedicated senior process operators who want to work in a high-tech and sustainable production environment.

At Stegra, you will be part of a modern steel plant where safety, innovation, and quality are top priorities.

Take the opportunity to grow and develop with us in an exciting future-oriented industry.

A bit about the role
As a Process Operator, you will work in one of our core production areas:

• Hot Mill

• Meltshop

• Caster

• Refractory

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.

As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing production processes in a highly automated and technically advanced environment. The goal is to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

You will frequently collaborate with other departments such as quality control, production, maintenance, and engineering. Together, you will work to optimize processes, solve operational challenges, and contribute to continuous improvements across the plant.

This is a technically challenging and highly responsible position where your experience and operational expertise will play an important role in establishing and developing future ways of working within the organization.

These roles are expected to start in late autumn 2026.

What you’ll do:

• Control, operate, and service the equipment and processes in our production ensuring safety, environmental, and quality requirements. 

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment

• Handle, transport, and process products and materials

• Use central control panels and field instruments to control and adjust process parameters

• Take proper action when having failures and deviations affecting the production, report these as well as participate in root cause analysis to solve the issues.

• Take responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment actively participating in the development and upkeep of process control and safety practices as well a robust safety culture.

• Work with continuous improvement for the shift team. 

• Assist team members with daily operations and participate in rotation of work duties to develop the competence within the shift team.

What you’ll get:

If you're passionate about making a real difference and contributing to a more sustainable future, Stegra offers a unique opportunity to be part of a driven and ambitious team. Here, you can help shape the future of steel production while growing your own career in a company that values inclusion, collaboration, and personal development. We believe our success starts with our people – and together, we’re building a greener tomorrow.

• A permanent position in one of Sweden’s most exciting industrial projects.

• Competitive salary and benefits package in line with Union-negotiated agreements.

• 25 days of annual leave, in accordance with Swedish labor standards.

• Full relocation support, including housing assistance, travel arrangements, and relocation compensation.

• Visa sponsorship where applicable.

• Modern, purpose-built facilities in Boden with a focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and thrive.

Working in Boden

Our Boden site is 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. With just a 10-minute commute from town, you'll be close to both cutting-edge technology and the everyday convenience of community life

Your application

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.

About 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.

If you encounter any challenges when you are sending your application, please contact us on BlueCollarHiring@stegra.com and we will be happy to help.