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Associate Scientist Feed Processing-Maintenance Focus

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Job ID 315170 Date posted 10/27/2025 Location : Dirdal, Norway Category  RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Job Status  Salaried Full Time

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 

This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Job Purpose and Impact

We are seeking a self-motivated, safety-focused Associate Feed Scientist Processing - Maintenance Focusto support our pilot-scale production operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment, as well as supporting small fabrication and improvement projects. The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to adapt to changing production needs, and capable of stepping into production operations when required.

Key Accountabilities

  • Own routine and preventive maintenance on pilot-scale industrial equipment.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and ensure timely resolution to minimize downtime.
  • Build and modify small-scale equipment and fixtures to support production and R&D needs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to scope and execute small improvement projects.
  • Provide on-site oversight for larger maintenance or installation projects.
  • Ensure contractor work aligns with production requirements and safety standards.
  • Step into production operations as needed to cover for operator absences.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and contribute to continuous improvement in safety practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with industrial equipment.
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in Norwegian and English language
  • Ability to handle multiple changing priorities.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Willingness to support production operations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good technical knowledge and understanding of processes and automation systems.
  • Experience in feed production, aquaculture, or a related field is preferred.

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.


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