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Instrument Technician

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Job Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities and functions

• Troubleshooting, reinstallation, documentation creation and preventive and corrective maintenance. This includes EX equipment, PLC system, controllers, converters, valves, actuators, transmitters, well management and PCSS field equipment with associated fire, gas and ESD systems

• Comply with applicable regulations and standards

• Comply with the company's management system, procedures and guidelines

• Actively participate in problem solving

• Be a sponsor for new arrivals in the position and when transferring experience, familiarizing them with new work tasks

• Expect to be assigned emergency tasks

Work schedule

14-28 offshore rotation

Qualification requirements

• Certificate of apprenticeship as an Automatician

• Min. 5 years of relevant experience as an Instrument Technician

• Experience from offshore work

• Basic EX courses with some experience

• Some experience with PLC (programmable logic controller)

• Some experience with fire alarm systems

• Some experience with the PSA's regulations

• Must be able to assume an emergency role as a smoke diver or other emergency tasks based on the company's needs

• Good Norwegian and English skills

Personal qualities / leadership competence

• Security-focused. Focus on and take the time to perform the work in a safe manner that safeguards employees and the environment

• Responsible/independent. Takes ownership of actions and delivers on commitments

• Good collaboration skills. Actively seeks a diversity of people across the organization to achieve common goals

• Open and honest

Other requirements

Health compatible with requirements for offshore health certificates and basic offshore safety courses. See the Regulations relating to health requirements for persons working on facilities in the offshore petroleum activities, as well as basic safety courses for offshore.

The position may have an emergency preparedness function and one must be prepared to take on an emergency preparedness role based on the company's needs.

Necessary permits to live and work in Norway on a permanent basis without restrictions.

You may submit your application in Norwegian.

To be considered for this position, the application must be submitted within September 22, 2023.

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