Johan Kruizinga
About Johan Kruizinga
Johan Kruizinga is a Senior Process Operator specializing in Hydrometallurgy and Utilities at Northvolt in Sweden. He has a diverse educational background in process operations and has accumulated significant experience in the energy sector.
Work at Northvolt
Johan Kruizinga serves as a Senior Process Operator in the Hydrometallurgy and Utilities department at Northvolt. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to operations in Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden. His role involves overseeing processes related to hydrometallurgy, which is crucial for the sustainable production of battery materials.
Previous Experience in Power Plant Operations
Before joining Northvolt, Johan Kruizinga worked at Vattenfall as a Power Plant Operator for five years, from 2017 to 2022, in Eemshaven, Netherlands. His experience in power plant operations provided him with a strong foundation in energy management and operational efficiency.
Internship at Kisuma Chemicals B.V.
In 2016, Johan completed a two-month internship as a Process Operator at Kisuma Chemicals B.V. in Veendam, Netherlands. This early experience in the chemical industry helped him develop practical skills and insights into process operations.
Education and Expertise
Johan Kruizinga has a diverse educational background. He completed his HAVO secondary education in Nature & Technology from Ubbo Emmius between 2006 and 2011. He furthered his studies at Noorderpoort, achieving a post-secondary vocational education in Allround Operational Technology from 2014 to 2018. Johan also completed industry-specific vocational education in Power Plant Operations at ATVE (VAPRO) from 2019 to 2020 and is currently studying Green Hydrogen: Application and Development at YH Akademin.