Graduate 2024 – Subsurface: Reservoir & Production Tech

As a graduate at Equinor, you’ll be joining 21,000 colleagues delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. By 2050, we aim to become a net-zero company and deliver the energy the world needs without contributing to global warming. It’s one of the defining challenges of our time and attracting and developing the brightest minds will be critical to oursuccess.  

The programme lasts for 2-years and includes rotations of 3-12 months across functions, business areas or locations.   

The position

Working in Reservoir and Production Engineering at Equinor means joining our global Subsurface network, comprising of approximately 1,800 professionals dedicated to developing and managing Equinor's hydrocarbon resources in a profitable, safe, and energy-efficient manner.

As a graduate in this field, you’ll embark on an exciting journey, working across various departments and value chains, from traditional oil and gas to cutting-edge research and technology development - including emerging areas like carbon capture and storage. Collaboration and programming skills are at the forefront of our work, allowing you to contribute to Equinor's growth in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

You'll be part of multidisciplinary teams, gaining hands-on experience in reservoir and production technology, exploration, field development, production, abandonment, portfolio transactions, and the development of innovative technologies that shape the future of the industry.

When joining our team in Subsurface Reservoir and Production Technology tasks may include:

• Conducting reservoir characterization studies to understand the geological and fluid properties of hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Analysing production data and performance to optimize well and reservoir management strategies.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques to maximize hydrocarbon extraction.
• Performing reservoir simulation studies to predict reservoir behavior and optimize production strategies.
• Evaluating and recommending drilling and completion strategies for new wells based on reservoir and production considerations.
• Monitoring and analysing production performance, identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost reduction.
• Participating in field development planning, including well spacing, facility design, and production forecasting, to maximize recovery and profitability.

Tasks may vary depending on your background, interest, and other factors.

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• Master’s degree or PhD with good academic record within :
  - Mathematics and Physics 
  - Petroleum Technology (reservoir and production technology)
  - Computer/Data Science
  - Mechanical Engineering
  - Cybernetics and Electronics
  - Chemical Engineering
  - Other scientific line of university study.

• Additional education is also relevant.

• Completed degree by the year of starting (2024).
• Fluent in English.
• No more than two years of relevant fulltime work experience.
• Formal experience is not a requirement.
• Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work is an advantage.

Your personal qualities: 

• Ability to live by our safety and security expectations. 
• High ethical standards. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Global mindset.  
• Team player with the ability to work and deliver results in a diverse environment. 
• Have a positive attitude to take on new challenges and adapt to dynamic environments. 

Equinor is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates who meet the educational and experience requirements, including candidates with disabilities. If you have any specific requirements for any stage in our process, then please make this clear in your application and our team will be happy to support you. 

General information

 Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following: 

• CV/ resume in English. 
• Transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) in English or Scandinavian language obtained to this point during your studies. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.

Applications submitted without these attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated.  

To ensure an efficient recruitment process, please be informed that you may apply for a maximum of 3 Graduate roles per country. 

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.

Why join us?

To succeed together, we all need to feel able to perform at our best.  That’s why we offer:  

• Learning and development.  You’ll have access to on-the-job-training and mandatory physical and virtual learning modules, work rotations, networking opportunities and access to courses offered by our Equinor university. You’ll also get a buddy and a mentor to help you adapt and provide advice during the programme.  

• Wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits packages are designed to help you balance work and life at all stages of your career, including health insurance and other benefits for your physical and mental wellbeing, a flexible working policy and a global parental leave policy. We also provide access to holiday cabins in Norway and selected other locations.  

• An inclusive culture. An inclusive culture allows us to harness the unique experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds of our 21,000 employees. Ultimately, we believe we’ll be more creative, innovative, and resilient if everyone in Equinor feels safe in bringing their whole self and their ideas to work.  

• Financial rewards. Equinor’s compensation package includes competitive cash compensation and an opportunity to join our share savings plan. In most of our locations we offer pension arrangements aiming to safeguard our employees after retirement.  

For more information visit Equinor’s website: https://www.equinor.com/careers/graduates