Telecom Engineer

What does the job involve?

Responsible for developing and implementing telecom technical-,engineering- and operational solutions.

Optimizing and monitoring the quality, safety, and efficiency, of telecom systems used in energy production, processing, refining, and transport systems, including CO2- and low carbon (including but not limited to local and remote operation, operational technology cyber security (OT systems), telecommunication systems).

Governance shall be based on technical and professional standards and relevant industry best practices, supported by state-of-the-art systems, processes, methods and tools to support decision making processes.

You are utilizing your knowledge independently to solve highly complex tasks with a short to medium-term tactical impact/risk.

You address key business challenges that align with Equinor's short and long-term strategy via providing specialist support to your team and others.

You independently communicate within the immediate team, across other areas, and towards key stakeholders from partners or external parties.

You regularly navigate conflicting agendas and may lead negotiations with senior stakeholders. You resolve challenges, deliver improvements and contribute to shaping best practices.

You promote change initiatives, demonstrate flexibility to adopt new highly complex activities/ways of working and advice others.

You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Lead development, operation, maintenance, and improvement of telecom systems, technologies, and work processes within Telecom technology.
• Support and guide development, integrity and implementation of technology and technical solutions in projects fulfilling scientific, engineering and safety standards.
• Assist in formulation and executing of activity and operational plans.
• Apply advanced research/scientific and design methodologies to enable the development and improvement telecom technology related systems,, and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand specific business needs and transform them into actionable plans.
• Lead collaboration within cross-functional teams to identify the root causes of problems, and implement corrective actions, telecom technologies or methods.
• Collaborate across multiple operations, project development and research/technology development teams to identify and evaluate new methods for operational excellence, reduction of cost and environmental footprint.
• Assist in quality assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Telecom technology.
• Stay updated with relevant industry trends.
• Foster a culture of learning and development within teams and provide mentorship to other professionals.

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 engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience within project development, execution and/or operations within the telecom discipline.
• High level of integrity, demonstrated ability to take initiatives and work independently.
• Result & quality oriented with a commercial mindset.
• Strong cooperation and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Norwegian, both written and oral.

The application window for this role will close on 10 February, 2025. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it before this date. Note that the job advert will be removed on the indicated "end date" found on top of the advert. 

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.