Graduate Recycling

Unlock your future with us

Are you seeking an inviting and inclusive work culture, exciting challenges, and continuous professional growth? If so, you're in for an exceptional journey with us. 

Each year, we open doors to multiple Graduate positions, aiming to connect with dynamic young professionals at the dawn of their careers. Hydro is at the forefront of driving sustainable change. Are you ready to be a part of this transformation? 

At Hydro, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your potential matters to us. 

What we offer

All our Graduate positions are permanent roles within various business units and fields of expertise. The Hydro Graduate Program 2025 is a comprehensive onboarding experience crafted to empower you with the skills essential to thrive in your role and build a long-lasting career with Hydro. We understand that career growth doesn't stop at work; it extends to your life outside the office. We offer opportunities to learn new skills, take on more responsibility, and collaborate with diverse teams. 

Explore why Hydro is the perfect starting point for your career by visiting our Graduate site at Early careers New graduates (hydro.com).

The position

Recycling is a high-growth area for the future, fitting perfectly with the megatrend towards a circular, more sustainable and low-carbon economy. In Hydro, recycling is a strategic growth pillar with ambitious targets for the use of “end of life scrap” (Post Consumer Scrap) in our production of low-carbon aluminium products (green high-quality products). The business unit Recycling operates eight recycling plants and scrap sorting plants in the US and Europe. We support Hydro’s Recycling casthouses to achieve their goals within HSE, quality and productivity and execute on Hydro’s Recycling growth strategy, in Europe and US.

We are now looking for a Graduate who enjoy working with operational and growth projects and enjoy meeting new people in different countries and cultures.

Key responsibilities

• Support and implementation of digital systems and platforms, and use data to analyze and improve operations 
• Support material management and scrap optimization activities
• Support sorting plants with performance and product specification
• Standardize of common practices in HSE, quality, reliability, production and material management
• Contribute to improving asset reliability and performance
• Support growth related projects
• Participate in performance audits in casthouses
• Possible secondments to casthouses, also internationally 

Who are you?

We are searching for colleagues who value collaboration, shared experiences, and care about each other and the environment we work in. 

To excel in this role, curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, coupled with the ability to collaborate, are crucial. Safety is our top priority in all that we do, and we expect you to share this commitment. 

Sustainability is a fundamental aspect of Hydro's future strategy, and we invite you to actively contribute to our agenda aimed at reducing our carbon footprint and expanding our commitment to renewables. 

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Cybernetics, Materials Science or Engineering (or other relevant field of study) with solid academic achievements. 
• A maximum of two years of full-time work experience after graduation. 
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with a preference for proficiency in a Scandinavian language. 
• Extracurricular activities and volunteer work will be considered advantageous. 

Additional information

The position is based in Oslo, with commencement in August 2025. Please include a personalized cover letter along with copies of relevant academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates, and more. Applications submitted through our online system will be reviewed, and email submissions will not be considered. As part of our recruitment process, we utilize Semac for background checks.  

Application Deadline: October 6, 2024 

For any inquiries, please reach out to: 

Hiring Manager: Rune Hovland, +47 48 04 11 70

Recruiter: Siri Randen, +47 94 82 16 18