Monitoring and documenting the technical integrity of safety-critical systems and process safety barriers.
Identifying and highlighting the need for updates to technical plans within the technical safety discipline.
Performing and supporting risk assessments, barrier management activities, and the monitoring of risk exposure for designated installations.
Providing technical guidance, clarifications, and recommendations related to technical safety matters and risk reduction measures.
Monitoring the performance and integrity of process safety barriers and safety-critical functions.
Contributing to the development and implementation of technical safety measures, improvement initiatives, and projects.
Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, internal requirements, and relevant technical safety standards.
Ensuring close collaboration with offshore organizations, technical disciplines, suppliers, and onshore organizations.
Contributing to the continuous development of barrier management, risk management, and technical integrity within the business area.
Driving the continuous development of common best practices, cross-functional learning, implementation of improvements, and effective utilization of digital tools.
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 or Master's degree in Process Engineering, Automation, or another relevant technical discipline. Completed degree by August 2027.
No more than three years of relevant fulltime work experience. Formal experience is not a requirement.
Knowledge or experience with risk managemet would be an advantage.
Good written and oral communication skills, both in Norwegian and English.
Ability to communicate requirements and show direction towards internal and external stakeholders.
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?
