The Green Steel Shuffle: From Northvolt to Stegra
The green steel company Stegra, formerly known as H2 Green Steel, is pulling out all the stops to recruit ex-Northvolt employees for its new steel mill in Boden. As they say, one person’s redundancy is another person’s opportunity… unless you’re really bad at job interviews!
The News in Brief:
- There is a crisis at Northvolt! 1,600 employees received the dreaded pink slip.
- Of them, 1,000 are in Skellefteå – it’s a mass exodus that would make even a population control expert raise an eyebrow.
- Stegra has confirmed – formerly H2 Green Steel, but let’s keep it simple, it’s Stegra now! They’re keen on attracting former Northvolt staff to the new mill.
- Need for staff: 280 to around 1,500 employees by 2026. No pressure, right?
So, what’s cooking at Stegra? Well, they’re in contact with Northvolt and keeping their finger on the pulse. Karin Hallstan, the press manager over at Stegra, says, “Yes, that’s right!” – I mean, why wouldn’t she? It’s not like she’s about to say, “We’re blissfully ignorant and just hoping for the best!”
The Plan
For over two years, Stegra has been laboring away at their steel mill in Norra Svartbyn outside Boden. The goal? Producing fossil-friendly steel – because who doesn’t want to save the planet while getting all industrial? When it kicks off in 2026, they’ll need to pull their employee numbers from a cozy 280 up to roughly 1,500. I mean, it’s a real leap from a small dinner party to hosting a massive festival.
– “The large number of positions we need to recruit include operators, electricians, and automation technicians,” says the ever-optimistic Karin Hallstan. “They’re the brave souls who will be staffing the factory!”
But wait, there’s more! They’ll also be looking for people in sales, finance, HR, IT — in short, if you’ve got a pulse and can hold a coffee cup, you might just have a shot!
The Future: A Lesson Learned?
So, do they learn from the Northvolt crisis? Well, according to Hallstan, Stegra is working on securing full environmental permits, financing, and all-important contracts. It’s like they’re saying, “We’re not just setting up shop; we’re doing this the right way!” Ironically, that sounds a bit like how they make steel: all hot and heavy with lots of pressure!
In September, Northvolt (you know, that company that just had to lay off 1,600 employees) threw a party for its departing staff. And boy, was it a blast! Just not the kind of party you’d want to attend.
As recruiters scramble to pick up the pieces, Stegra is on the prowl, ready to snatch up industrial workers like they’re Pokémon! There’s a massive opportunity here for all those ex-Northvolt employees.Provided they can dodge the occasional “we’re looking for a passionate team player” interview question, they might just find a new place to call home at Stegra.
In conclusion, while Northvolt is saying goodbye to a lot of people, Stegra is rolling out the welcome mat, polishing their tools, and getting ready to turn recycled breath into steel. Whether that attracts the best talent is a whole different game, but hopefully, it leads to some eco-friendly metal that even Mother Nature would be proud of!
