Senior Automation Engineer

Job title Senior Automation Engineer
Location Stavanger
Contract
Client Operator
About the company:
It is a leading independent exploration and production company focused on oil and gas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The business specializes in developing and operating offshore fields with a strong emphasis on efficiency, low operating costs, and high up-time. Its portfolio includes several major producing assets as well as ongoing development projects, supported by advanced digitization, standardized field concepts, and close collaboration with partners and suppliers. The company is also known for its strong safety culture and for pursuing lower-carbon operations through electrification of offshore installations and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

About the role:
As Senior Automation Engineer, you will support and plan activities to provide safe, in-control and efficient management of the Safety- and Automation System (SAS) for the Valhall area.
You will need to demonstrate strong commitment to the HSSE, integrity and automation standards within our client when carrying out the responsibilities, delivering safe, efficient and reliable operations within the framework of our management system (BMS).
You will support common strategies to ensure continuous improvement, standardization and efficient SAS-management across all client offshore assets.
• Responsible for planning and execution of SAS modifications (Safety Automated System)
• Technical support resolving direct and short-term actions
• Ensure up-to-date LCI (Life Cycle Information).
• Ensure close cooperation with critical suppliers and contractors.
• Perform condition monitoring analysis when required
• Perform defect elimination, support Root cause Failure Analysis for production losses and identify production vulnerabilities.
• Cost management of the agreed budgets for assigned activities
• Participate in community for automation engineers including Control & Automation team meetings

About you:
• Master of Science or similar in Automation, preferably with specialization in Control systems
• Minimum 5 years of experience with design and operation of SAS systems, preferably within the oil & gas industry.
• Experience and understanding related to all relevant discipline standards and guidelines
• Previous experience with ABB control systems is a requirement
• Systematic, structured and reliable in the performance of daily tasks.
• Dedication and a personal drive for continuous improvement
• Good communications skills in both Norwegian and English

What’s on offer?

• A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture.
• Working on a new project.
• 2-year contract role.
• Competitive rates.