Drilling & Well - Senior Planning Engineer; Drilling & Completion

NES Fircroft; Bergen; On-site; NOK 1,250,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to manage planning and design for drilling operations in Bergen, Norway. Qualified candidates should have a relevant technical degree, excellent communication and analytical skills, and experience in multi-tasking. Responsibilities include supporting team collaborations, preparing for drilling activities, and ensuring safety compliance. This position offers competitive benefits and a chance to work in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Offshore Safety Course.
• Valid IWCF certification is required for some roles.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design related to drilling operations.
• Support and follow up on daily operations.
• Conduct method selection and risk assessment.

Skills

Team building

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning and coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Master or bachelor’s degree in relevant technical disciplines

Job description

Drilling & Well - Senior Planning Engineer; Drilling & Completion

Contract period: 04.01.2026 - 03.01.2027

Location: Bergen, Stavanger

Main tasks:

• The Engineer is responsible for planning and design work related to the planned operations
• The engineer shall (but not limited to):
• Provide the key planning for execution of Drilling & Well activities
• Support and follow-up of ongoing daily operations
• Perform experience transfer and well reporting
• Work in teams with other disciplines, perform method selection, risk assessment, evaluate and recommend required equipment
• Offshore traveling on request

Qualifications:

• Master or bachelor’s degree within relevant technical disciplines
• Valid Offshore Safety Course (required for some roles)
• Valid IWCF (required for some roles)
• Compliance/Completion to internal competence requirement
• Team builder where co-operation and teamwork are essential
• A structured approach regarding planning, coordinating and executing activities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Performance driven and commercial mind-set
• Good communication and analytical skills
• A lean mindset
• Ability to live by our safety and security expectations

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.