Mechanical Engineer - Valve Technology

What does the job involve?

The Technical Department at Hammerfest LNG is looking for a mechanical engineer with good experience in valve technology.

At Hammerfest, you will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment with pleasant colleagues, exciting tasks, and professional challenges. Your work tasks will mainly be towards Hammerfest LNG, with an office in the immediate vicinity of an operating facility - but you will also have the opportunity to contribute across the onshore facilities.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Analysis, optimization, and maintenance of control valves, including actuators, position controls and associated systems
• Contribute as technical support for manual valves, with a focus on pressure, temperature, and medium compatibility
• You maintain valve integrity through technical follow-up
• Contribute to reliable operation by assisting with troubleshooting, problem solving and analyses in collaboration with the professional ladder and operations and maintenance.
• Contribute to risk assessment, risk management and HSE.
• Evaluate and assess compliance with technical requirements.
• Update and prepare documentation and specifications within the profession.

The position requires an interest in new developments and improvements in valve technology, as well as analysis and troubleshooting of control valves to increase performance and reliability. You will participate in the planning, design, upgrading and replacement of valve technology, while meeting API, NORSOK and technical requirements.

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:

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or process technology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in valve technology.
• Experience with technical requirements and international standards.
• Fluent communication skills in English and Scandinavian, written and spoken.

Personal qualities

• Good technical understanding.
• Team player with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to contribute to a safe and good working environment.
• You must live or be willing to relocate to Hammerfest.

Don't meet all the qualifications? We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're enthusiastic about this role, but your previous experience doesn't perfectly match every point in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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, variable pay schemes and a share savings 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. 

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.