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Norsk Hydro · 7 hours ago

PLC Technician I, III or III

Norsk Hydro is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries. They are seeking PLC Technicians at various levels to support, develop, and lead automation initiatives in industrial environments, focusing on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).

HydroelectricManufacturingNatural ResourcesPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy
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Responsibilities

Assist in wiring and installation of PLC hardware and HMI setups
Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting under supervision
Read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC I/O diagrams
Support senior technicians during system testing and commissioning
Maintain documentation and logs of work performed
Program and modify PLC logic using standard languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block)
Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and components
Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators
Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades
Provide technical support and mentorship to junior technicians
Design, develop, and implement advanced PLC programs and automation solutions
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system faults and failures
Oversee installation and commissioning of new automation systems
Architect motion control, safety systems, and industrial network configurations
Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards
Provide technical leadership and training across the automation team
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Leadership and project management skills (Level III)

Qualification

Programmable Logic ControllersHuman-Machine InterfacesIndustrial control systemsLadder logicFunction block programmingTroubleshootingElectrical schematicsSafety complianceContinuous improvementAttention to detailProblem-solvingTeam collaborationLeadership skillsProject management

Required

Minimum of 6 months experience for PLC Tech I
Minimum of 3 years' experience for PLC Tech II
Minimum of 6 years' experience for PLC Tech III
HSD / GED for PLC Tech I
Associate degree for PLC Tech II
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience for PLC Tech III
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Leadership and project management skills (Level III)

Preferred

Technical certificate for PLC Tech I
OSHA 10 for PLC Tech I
Basic PLC training for PLC Tech I
Associate degree for PLC Tech II
OSHA 30 for PLC Tech III
NFPA 70E for PLC Tech II and III
Rockwell Intermediate for PLC Tech II and III

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

Company

Norsk Hydro

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Norsk Hydro is an aluminium and renewable energy company that turns natural resources into valuable products.

H1B Sponsorship

Norsk Hydro has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5B
Key Investors
Enova
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2025-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $569.8M
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $514.43M

Leadership Team

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Eivind Kallevik
Chief Executive Officer
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Kathrine Fog
SVP Energy Strategy & Policy
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