Engineering Technician

Hydro • Energy & Utilities • 1 day ago

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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.

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Hydro

Hydro, legally Norsk Hydro ASA, is a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company headquartered in Oslo that produces primary aluminium, extrusion ingots, foundry alloys, extruded profiles and building systems and runs hydropower and recycling operations. Founded in 1905, it employs about 32,000 people in more than 140 locations across 40 countries, with primary metal plants in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar and around 100 extrusion sites. Hiring spans machine operators, maintenance and quality technicians, reliability engineers, IT staff, buyers, sales managers, apprentices and interns.

hydro.com • HQ: Oslo, Norway • Energy & Utilities • 5000+ employees • Est. 1905

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What we offer you

Medical
Rx
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

What you will be doing

Collaborate with engineers and scientists to build, modify, and test prototypes and new manufacturing processes.
Utilize PLC ladder logic as a diagnostic tool to monitor program flow and identify the root cause of hardware or sequence failures.
Connect to PLC processors to observe I/O status and verify signal paths, ensuring a clear path for troubleshooting before mechanical intervention.
Lead the construction of electrical panels for in-house projects in accordance with NFPA and Hydro standards.
Act as a technical escalation point for the maintenance team to assist with complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
Work fluently from verbal instructions, prints, sketches, and schematics while ensuring all work meets national and local codes.
Identify and recommend process enhancements to maximize facility efficiencies and 5S standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements

What will make you successful?

High proficiency in reading and interpreting existing ladder logic (specifically Allen-Bradley) to identify fault conditions and verify inputs/outputs.
Strong ability to bridge the gap between physical electrical components and their digital representation in a PLC program.
Competent working with 480VAC (3-phase) and 24VDC low-voltage control circuits.
Skilled in using trade equipment such as drill presses, band saws, and knockouts; proficient with precision measuring instruments.
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