Operator, Operation and Maintenance (Sheringham Shoal)

Equinor ASA; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Training & development

Job summary

Equinor is seeking an experienced Authorized Technician in the North Sea region to support Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm operations. The role operates on a 14-days-on/14-days-off SOV rotation with 12-hour shifts, based on an offshore service vessel.

Key duties include electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, SAP defect management, mentoring, and participation in safety-driven toolbox talks. Training packages will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience at technician level.
• “Willingness to train and develop competence across WTG types (3.6 & 6MW DD).”
• “Willingness to train to develop competences across preventative and corrective tasks.”

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply discipline expertise across electrical and mechanical duties.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues with a focus on HV and other systems.
• Record work in SAP and raise defects.
• Lead toolbox talks and mentor trainees.
• Perform inspections and servicing on 3.6MW WTGs.
• Support SOV rotations and escort duties.

Skills

Electrical skills

SCADA experience

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ – Electrical Power Engineering

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ – Mechanical principles

IOSH Managing Safely

GWO offshore wind training

SCADA automation training

Tools

SAP (Digital Worker)

Job description

05.11.2026

What does the job involve?

The Greater Wash (GRW) unit of the North Sea Region (NOS) has responsibility for the safe and efficient operations of the Dudgeon (402MW), Hywind Scotland (30MW) and Sheringham Shoal (317MW) offshore wind farms.

As part of the NOS strategy to realise value from establishing geographical hubs, Great Yarmouth will serve as the central operations base from which operations and maintenance (O&M) activities for both Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal will be managed.

The new model will establish a shared logistical concept whereby a Service Operations Vessel (SOV) and Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) are used to carry out operations. Operations on the assets will be carried out under a common set of safety rules and resources will be given the necessary training to be able to work across both wind farms enabling greater flexibility. Integrating the two assets will set up the GRW for further scale and value creation and growth opportunities such as the Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal Extension projects.

The applicant’s primary role will be to support operations at the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm. The position is based offshore on a Service Operations Vessel (SOV) and follows a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation, working 12-hour shifts throughout each offshore deployment period.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Understands and apply discipline expertise within:
  • Fault codes and interrogation of fault reporting from 3rd parties (IOC/TCM).
  • SCADA/automation specialist.
  • HV technician - Senior Authorised Person – will also provide mentor training for HV authorization.
  • Gearbox specialist.
• Experienced troubleshooting technician with a key focus on electrical discipline.
• Continual/maintain Troubleshoot training and competence.
• Utilise SAP (Digital Worker) to record work and raise defects.
• Quality assure content of Work Orders and Work release process.
• Capable to execute full suite of AWP’s within Equinor WTSR -.
• Conduct inspections, servicing and troubleshooting on 3.6MW WTG.
• Participate/support vendor meetings and the technical rep.
• Support knowledge and competency sharing between shifts and teams.
• Suggest site improvements that will improve safety, production and cost reductions.
• Lead team and carry out toolbox talks/work audits and other relevant tasks.
• Deputise for leader as and when required.
• Responsible for tool maintenance, management and reporting.
• Assist in control of any incidents on site in accordance with site emergency response plan.
• Work pro-actively with third party contractors at site including escort duties.
• Support in SOV stores when necessary.
• Mentor for training technicians.

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:

Authorised Technicians 2 – B2: will need to have completed the relevant qualifications with the following additions:

• City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ – Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.
• SGRE Level7 Trouble shooting training G4 advantageous.
• City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ – mechanical principles.
• Borescope qualification / experience / willingness to be trained.
• Basic Hydraulics principles (Fluid application).
• Advanced Mechanical Training and/or Advanced Electrical Training.
• IOSH qualification (managing safely).
• SCADA automation experience.
• GWO offshore wind trained and offshore medical desirable.
• Full training package will be provided for the right candidate.
• Specialist knowledge of specific equipment with a broad understanding of theory and principles in a professional discipline.
• Deep knowledge in SCADA/operating systems and how to use data to predict faults and suggest improvements.
• SAP experience advantageous.
• Maintain Authorized technician competence.
• Strong practical background in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Commit to a 2 week on 2 week off SOV rotation.
• Will have minimum 2-5 years’ experience at technician level.
• Mechanical, Automation, Electrical/Electronic or multiskilled.
• Willingness to train and develop competence across WTG types (3.6 & 6MW DD).
• Willing to train to develop competences across preventative and corrective tasks.

Please note that recent changes to theUKimmigration rules have tightened the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you require EquinorUKto act as a sponsorin order toundertake this role, please note EquinorUKcannot guarantee that the role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If, following assessment against the applicable Home Office requirements (including skill and salary thresholds,and anyrole specificlists), it isdeterminedthat EquinorUKis not able tosponsor this role, any conditional offer of employment may be withdrawn. This does not affect candidates who already havethe right to work in theUK, without the need for visa sponsorship from EquinorUK.

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?