This position is part of the North Development program. You will receive a development and learning opportunity and be given stretch tasks and responsibility at an early stage. Your first three years in this role may see you on an exchange between our northern Norway locations.
What will my tasks be?
Within this position, your key tasks will be to
Daily production and energy optimization, well monitoring and performance.
Operational planning and follow up in a multidisciplinary team.
Well maturation and -interventions.
Production technical input to field development projects.
Energy efficient production optimization and emission predictions.
Carbon capture and storage projects.
Contribution to digitalization and improvement initiatives.
Tasks may vary depending on your background, interests, and other factors.
Here's what we expect from you
At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant technical discipline.
Completed degree by August 2027
Education within: Reservoir or Production Technology and related disciplines such as; Drilling & Well, Flow Assurance, Process Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Data Science or Cybernetics.
Relevant software competence, and the ability to learn new tools.
Programming (Python, JavaScript) capabilities are an advantage.
A maximum of three years of relevant fulltime work experience.
Operational experience and experience from field development projects will be of advantage.
Innovative and digital mindset, and an eagerness to learn and develop.
Fluency in Norwegian language (both written and spoken) and good communication skills in English.
Excitement about the opportunity to be living and working from Harstad.
Please be aware that final interviews for the positions within the North Development Program will take place in Harstad in the period January 27th - January 28th, 2027.
Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following
Cover letter telling your motivation for this position in Northern Norway.
CV, diplomas/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 completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.
What can we offer you?
We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. 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 a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.
Attractive rewards
We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.
Wellness and work-life balance
We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know 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 wherever possible.
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 you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.
As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.
We also believe everyone should be paid fairly and consistently for their contribution to our collective success. To ensure fairness and transparency, positions at Equinor are evaluated using our global job architecture based on the position’s responsibilities, complexity, and impact, and regularly reviewed to ensure consistency and alignment across the organisation.
Important notes about the application process
We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.
About Equinor
Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?
