Automation Engineer

We're 20,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We're up for the challenge. Are you?

The position

By joining our team in Marketing, Midstream & Processing you will have the opportunity to:

• Be part of the SAS (Safety and Automation System) on-call duty team.

• Support the operation of the electrical grid control and industrial network solutions.

• Maintain, develop, and utilize APC (Advanced Process Control).

• Develop and test advanced and basic control functions.

• Be responsible for approving changes to the control systems.

• Safeguard the content and operation of data systems and databases.

• Deliver professional support to projects.

• Take care of technical responsibility on assigned tasks in teams and/or lines.

• Support the technical maintenance of the simulator.

You will be part of a department that is responsible for follow-up of the integrity of technical barriers covering HMI (Human Machine Interface) and alarm management, as well as Safety and Automation System Security.
Overall, the department holds the necessary expertise in relation to being able to fulfil technical responsibility.
This includes process control systems, electro control systems, ESD (emergency shut down) control systems, Industrial IT and technical grid, and other third party control systems.

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:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in automation, cybernetics or other relevant degrees.

• Expertise in instrumented safety systems .

• Experience from operation and maintenance of control systems.

• Good system understanding and the ability to see technical relationships that can simplify processes.

• A person who takes responsibility for solving tasks according to current work processes and complying with governing documentation.

• Your drive to look beyond specific tasks and create good synergies between the different interfaces that the department has.

• Advanced English language written and spoken is essential, however you must be willing to learn Norwegian.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we would still encourage you to apply.

The position is located in Hammerfest, and in accordance with company policy we offer relocation allowances and temporary housing arrangements.

General information

Please attach copies of your CV, diplomas, certificates and grades in English or a Scandinavian language.

Applications submitted without necessary attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated.
If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript or other document describing subjects and grades completed to this point.

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?

At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That's why we offer:

• Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees' well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.
• An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

For more information visit Equinor's website: https://www.equinor.com/