Subsurface Professionals

About the position

We are looking for experienced subsurface professionals to strengthen our Subsurface organisation and support value creation across Vår Energi's portfolio:

• Reservoir Engineer

• Petroleum Engineer

• Geomechanics Engineer

• Operations Geologist

• Geoscientist

• Geospatial Information Lead

The roles span a broad range of disciplines, including reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering/production technology and geoscience. You will contribute with technical expertise and support key decisions that will help optimising our producing assets and shape our future developments.

You will join Vår Energi's Subsurface organisation, a team of 130 professionals supporting a large, operated portfolio across four hubs. We combine a high level of activity with a short path from idea to execution, giving you the opportunity to take ownership, influence decisions and see the impact of your work. Our teams work across exploration, field development and infill drilling, and from 2027 we will have continuous drilling operations on three mobile rigs in addition to the permanent facility at Ringhorne. Personal and professional development is an important part of our culture, supported by close dialogue with your manager and a comprehensive subsurface training programme.

Part of the role is continuously looking for better ways of working and exploring how data, digital tools and Artificial Intelligence can support better decisions and create new opportunities.

Who we are looking for

You are curious, analytical and enjoy solving complex subsurface challenges.

You combine strong technical skills with the ability to see the bigger picture. You are comfortable working across disciplines, communicating technical recommendations and contributing to important business decisions.

We are looking for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated by continuous learning, value creation and business impact. You should also have an interest in how digital technologies, data analytics and Artificial Intelligence can support better decision-making and business performance.

Background and experience

• Master's degree within Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering/Production Technology, Reservoir Engineering or related disciplines

• 3-10 years of relevant experience within oil and gas

• Experience within geoscience, reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering, production technology or field development

• Strong understanding of subsurface uncertainty, reservoir behaviour and asset value drivers

• Experience with NCS exploration, field development planning, reservoir studies, production optimisation and reserves maturation is considered an advantage
  

Why Vår Energi?

• Challenging tasks in a dynamic and a strong competent environment with the opportunity to grow, learn and be creative

• Competitive salary and benefits such as pension, insurance schemes, loan arrangements, access to cabins, additional days off and a comprehensive welfare package

• Internationally diverse working environment and internal development opportunities

• To be a part of a company which believes in the future of the NCS and offers rewarding tasks and responsibilities across a diverse portfolio of assets for the right candidate

• A strong corporate culture where we are team players, with focus on new solutions, learning and integrity
  

Contact person

Marianne Eide, VP Subsurface Excellence

As part of our standard recruitment process, background checks will be performed on all final external candidates. For this position, Vår Energi may also assess external applicant's security suitability, including affiliations to high-risk countries. Please note that the outcome of such assessments may affect the recruitment process and the possibility of employment