Instrument and Automation Technician - DRI
Location: Boden
Are you an experienced Instrument and Automation Technician looking to bring your expertise to the next level?
Instrument and Automation Technicians are critical to our daily production at Stegra. Your experience, precision, and ability to keep systems running efficiently play a key role in ensuring we meet our performance goals and continue to improve. With your expertise, we strengthen the reliability and quality that set our plant apart in the industry.
A bit about the role
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 an Instrument & Automation Technician at the Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) Plant, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and fault diagnosis of complex instrumentation and automation systems. Your work will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment and processes. You will play a key role in supporting plant performance by minimizing downtime, optimizing equipment accuracy, and collaborating with both your technical peers and management teams.
What you’ll do:
● Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of instrumentation systems in accordance with industrial and safety standards.
● Troubleshoot and maintain nucleonic devices, pneumatic and hydraulic control valves, smart positioners, and associated instrumentation.
● Install, calibrate, and operate analog and digital instrumentation and control systems.
● Interface and troubleshoot instrumentation power and signal systems connected to DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) environments.
● Interpret technical drawings, including Single Line Diagrams (SLD), signal distribution diagrams, and electrical schematics.
● Provide recommendations for equipment reliability improvements and assist in the preparation of maintenance work instructions.
● Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support plant availability and ensure technical compliance.
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/Stockholm
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.
Remember to apply for the position also through our website. See link below.
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.
What you’ll bring:
● A high school diploma in a relevant field or equivalent technical education is required.
● Possession of all certifications necessary to carry out instrumentation work.
● Documented qualifications in workplace safety, such as OSHA certification.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Swedish language skills are a plus.
● 3+ years of hands-on experience in instrumentation maintenance, preferably in a gas-based MIDREX Direct Reduction Mega Module.
● Experience in maintaining and calibrating instrumentation for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
● Proven ability to maintain instrumentation in material handling systems such as conveyors and stacker/reclaimer systems.
● Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting DCS/PLC-integrated instrumentation.
● Oral and written proficiency in English is required; Swedish is considered an advantage.
● 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.
