Rjukan, Norway Apply Now Apply until: 31 Aug 2026

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. 

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

 

About the job 

As a Daytime Process Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production at our Rjukan site. This is a daytime position with no shift work. You will monitor and operate production processes, perform laboratory analyses and quality checks, manage raw materials, and support a wide range of operational tasks that contribute to the daily running of the site. You will collaborate with colleagues across production, maintenance, and quality to support operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will be part of a close and collaborative team of approximately 14 colleagues who support and learn from each other.

 

In your future role as Process Operator you will

  • Operate and monitor the production process according to operating orders and procedures.
  • Report operational status and process information in relevant systems, including the operating log and MES.
  • Perform daily and weekly laboratory analyses according to the analysis program.
  • Receive, sample, and manage raw materials and operating supplies, including inventory control and stock follow-up.
  • Carry out laboratory duties, including handling laboratory equipment, chemicals, sampling, analysis, and documentation of results.
  • Perform operational and preventive maintenance tasks in collaboration with the maintenance team.
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and organized workplace by following HSE requirements, 5S standards, and waste management routines.
  • Support additional operational tasks such as reporting, waste handling, energy follow-up, and continuous improvement activities.

We believe you bring

  • At least 2 years of upper secondary education within machine, process, or a related technical field.
  • A certificate within chemistry, process operations, or a related discipline.
  • Relevant education or practical experience from a similar role.
  • Laboratory experience.
  • HSE training.

 

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Tom Kittelsen, Site Manager and based in Site Rjukan..

 

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

 

We work actively and systematically with HSE matters to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees. As an employee, you may therefore be required to undergo drug testing on a random basis. This is part of our commitment to safeguarding the safety and well-being of our staff.

 

We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Taking the next step internally is an important part of your career journey with us. We encourage an open and proactive dialogue with your current manager when you want to explore new opportunities. If you progress in a recruitment process and are invited for an interview, it is important that you inform your manager – as a natural and positive step in your development. We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

 

About Nouryon

Explore careers and life at Nouryon   

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

 

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn

 

Contact 

For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Tom Kittelsen at tom.kittelsen@nouryon.com

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com 

 

 

#WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.

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Vacancy data
Closing date
31 Aug 2026
Vacancy number
N0014432
Organization
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Site
Rjukan
Business
Integrated Supply Chain
Job characteristics
Job area
Production Operator
Hierarchy level
Entry Level
Full time/part time
Fulltime
Contract type
Permanent

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