North Development Program 2027 - Engineer Mechanical Technology

Equinor UK; Hammerfest; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global parental leave

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Job summary

Equinor is hiring a mechanical engineer for Hammerfest LNG in Hammerfest, Norway. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, with development opportunities and short-term exchanges between northern locations.

Responsibilities include monitoring the plant's mechanical integrity, evaluating compliance with technical requirements, participating in projects, and providing support for operations and maintenance while prioritising safety and a zero-harm culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering with completion by August 2027.
• Less than three years of relevant full-time experience.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English communication.
• Ability to contribute to a positive and safe work environment.
• Team player with the capacity to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Excitement about living and working in Hammerfest.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the plant's technical condition within the static mechanical discipline.
• Evaluate and assess compliance with technical requirements.
• Participate in projects, modifications, and studies.
• Provide technical support for operations and maintenance.
• Contribute to risk assessments and the management of risk and HSE.
• Update and prepare documentation and specifications within the static mechanical discipline.
• Contribute to monitoring, control, and improvement of the plant's technical integrity.

Skills

Norwegian proficiency

English proficiency

Teamwork

Safety culture

Multidisciplinary

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

What does the job involve?

At Hammerfest LNG, you will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment alongside great colleagues, tackling exciting tasks and professional challenges. Your work will primarily take place at the Hammerfest LNG site, in close proximity to an operating plant.

This position is part of the North Development program. You will receive a development and learning opportunity and be given stretch tasks and responsibility at an early stage. Your first three years in this role may see you on an exchange between our northern Norway locations.

What will my tasks be?

• Monitor the plant's technical condition within the static mechanical discipline.
• Evaluate and assess compliance with technical requirements.
• Participate in projects, modifications, and studies.
• Provide technical support for operations and maintenance.
• Contribute to risk assessments, and the management of risk and HSE.
• Update and prepare documentation and specifications within the static mechanical discipline.
• Contribute to the monitoring, control, and improvement of the plant's technical integrity.

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 or master degree within mechanical engineering, or other relevant field. Completed degree by august 2027.
• Not more than three years of relevant fulltime experience. Formal experience is not a requirement.
• As an mechanical engineer, you are required to have proficiency in Norwegian (both verbally and in writing) and proficient English communication.
• Ability to contribute to a positive and safe work environment.
• You are a team player with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• You are solving tasks in a dedicated, responsible, and motivated manner.
• Excitement about the opportunity to be living and working in Hammerfest.

Please be aware that final interviews for the positions within the North Development Program will take place in Equinor office in Harstad in the period January 27th - January 28th, 2027.

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 succe