PHA Engineer

Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel.
So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role – or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business.
About us
Stegra, formerly know as H2 Green Steel, is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO2 emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning – our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what’s next in store for us.
We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core – for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet.


PHA Engineer - DRI plant
As a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) engineer, you will be responsible for identifying process hazards and evaluating the risks associated with them. You will assist in developing effective solutions to mitigate these risks. Your role will also involve conducting technical evaluations of process design and improving the safety aspects related to the process. Additionally, you will work on enhancing the DR process and supporting new technology initiatives.
You will be part of our upcoming Boden plant, that is nearing completion with its impressive 145-meter direct reduction tower. We are leading the charge in transforming iron ore into sponge iron for our steel products and offering hot briquetted iron for greener, sustainable production. Be part of this pioneering movement as we work to create a market for green steel innovations.


Responsibilities
Develop and implement mitigation plans to prevent hazards such as explosions, fires and confined space incidents, particularly focusing on hydrogen-related risks.
Supervise and establish Process Safety Excellence in the DRI plant, ensuring compliance for both employees and subcontractors.
Lead and participate in PHA, including QRA, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL/LOPA studies and provide safety recommendations.
Manage and oversee safety measures such as RCA investigations, preventive maintenance of safety equipment and compliance with environmental regulations.
Support risk management and safety programs, including MOC, PSSR processes, internal audits and compliance with safety regulations.
Provide training and coaching on process safety, ensuring safety protocols during maintenance activities and functional safety expertise for engineering.



Qualifications and experience
Extensive experience of working as a process safety analysis engineer in a gas-based DRI plant or heavy metal industry.
Bachelor of Industrial Safety/Fire Protection Engineering or an engineering background with a proven track record in safety engineering.
Experience in projects, startups or commissioning, along with expertise in ISO 9001/14001/45001 systems.



Competences and skills
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise along with excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities. You are:
An expert in process safety analysis engineering and knowledgeable about the risk of explosion and all other associated HAZARDs of running a process with hydrogen.
Able to communicate, both orally and written, in English.
Proactive and maintain a high level of organization.
Flexible to new ideas and approaches, maintain an encouraging attitude toward colleagues and team members.
Collaborative with cross-functional teams, while staying focused on achieving tangible results.
Able to motivate a multilingual and diverse team of professionals.



Location: Boden, Sweden
We are looking for people available to start in March 2025. We are open for non-Swedish candidates that are able to relocate before or around March 2025.