Technical trainee

We are looking for tomorrow’s technical experts, with passion for sustainability, technology and continuous improvement. As our technical trainee, you will take part in our innovative projects to increase the sustainability and efficiency of our operations across the world.

In our two-year technical trainee program, you will be given challenging work assignments and projects, a personal sponsor and an individual development plan. This is a unique opportunity for personal and professional development and an excellent way to kick-start your career in the processing industry.

Our trainees are required to relocate 3 times during the two-year trainee period to learn about our activities and organisation. We focus on locations at our production plants, close to the value creating processes.

The main work assignments will be based on your competences and interests, and could include:

• Operation-related issues, based on continuous improvement
• Activities related to digital/automation/process control and cybernetics
• Research and development projects on processes and products
• Environmental and energy efficiency projects to increase sustainability
• The work assignments will vary according to the needs of the receiving unit.

Qualifications required for the position:

• Master of Science with great academic results from studies like metallurgy, materials technology, mechanical engineering, electro, energy & environment, cybernetics, automation and control, nanotechnology, mechatronics, physics or chemical engineering
• Recent graduates with maximum two years of relevant work experience
• Good communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language, preferably Norwegian; Other important languages in Elkem are Chinese, French, and Portuguese.
• Flexibility in challenges and mobility.

To thrive as a trainee in Elkem, we believe that you should be highly motivated to join a challenging and exciting trainee program where you will get to know many new colleagues and learn a lot about how we work.

You have excellent cooperation skills, show initiative, and take responsibility for your tasks. In order to succeed in the role of trainee, it is important that you have outstanding analytical skills and quickly can familiarise yourself with new disciplines and topics. You are curious and eager to learn and have a great desire to contribute to development and continuous improvement.

You can read more about the graduate program on our website, and here you will also find our inspiring trainee blog.

Feel free to write your application in English or Norwegian.