Senior Project Manager, Biorefinery

SCA is Europe's largest private forest owner. Based on this unique asset, we have built a strong industrial ecosystem that provides sustainable products to customers all over the world. Solid wood products, pulp and paper have long been parts of our product portfolio. We are now closing the industrial ecosystem loop by focusing on sustainable energy.

Sustainable advanced biofuels and biochemicals from forest-based raw materials represent exciting prospects for the future of the planet, and for the future of SCA. SCA’s forest assets and industrial operations provide the company with excellent opportunities to develop new business in the field of renewable energy, where residues from the forest and from SCA’s industries provide the raw materials.

The technical department at SCA Renewable Energy leads and develops the business area's larger and more complex projects. The project portfolio consists of different types of projects from early idea to design and implementation, often in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders such as technology developers and our external partners from the oil industry.



Senior Project Manager, Biorefinery

Are you someone who is passionate about the environment, sustainability, and has the vision to implement complex projects?

Are you someone who thrives on collaborating with like-minded colleagues to transform ambitious ideas into value-creating reality?

Are you an enthusiastic, driven, ambitious and skilled senior engineer who wants to be part of our journey to create the renewable fuel of the future on a scale that will really make a difference?

Who you are and what is your challenge?

We are now looking for a senior project manager with the skills and experience to manage large and complex projects. We are also looking for expertise and experience in optimization and design of chemical industry plants. A person who wants to join us on an exciting and challenging journey to develop and build some of the first and largest biorefineries in the world for the production and conversion of renewable hydrocarbons to gasoline and diesel, based on residues from the forest industry. The technological development of this type of refinery is in its early stages. For this reason, innovation excellence as well as practical experience are essential requirements for this role. If you have knowledge in hydroprocessing of bio based raw materials then this will be to your advantage.

As a senior project manager, you will work with major challenges in a high-performing team that is not afraid to challenge itself as well as others in order to realize this ambitious project. Health and safety awareness is of course of the highest priority for us.

Your background

You have work experience within the field of oil refining or petrochemical processing, preferably related to large projects in a senior position.

You have a proven track record of delivering great results.

University level degree (M.Sc) in Engineering in combination with work experience, at least 10 years.

Experience in change management and multi-stakeholder projects.

Experience and capability to work in an agile way where you have to find the answers and solutions to proceed forward, without losing focus on the overarching goal.

You have excellent command of the English language. Swedish language skills will be considered advantageous.

Your conduct reflects the SCA Core Values: Responsibility, Excellence and Respect.

What we can offer you

SCA Renewable Energy is a hub for technical competence within three areas: wind power, bioenergy and biorefinery. Therefore, you will have many skilled colleagues working with you as well as a dedicated manager supporting you. With many contacts, internally as well as externally, the position is suitable for the person who is empowered by building long-term relationships with a diverse group of people.

We offer a stimulating, varied, and dynamic work environment. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who want to make a difference.

At SCA, we care for you as an employee. We emphasize the importance of a healthy workplace and will provide you with opportunities to thrive within a company that cares about its employees, its customers and the planet.

Would you like to know more?

Further information can be obtained from Roger Östlin Project Director / Head of Technical Department, 060-193188, roger.ostlin@sca.com .

Trade union representatives:
Ledarna Rikard Hansson, 0926-773 57
Akademikerföreningen Julia Mellåker, 060-193225
Unionen Tony Öman, 0612-881 09

This is a permanent position for which the starting date will be decided by arrangement.