Operations Engineer

Yinson; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension arrangement

Meal arrangement at office

Job summary

Yinson Production AS in Oslo seeks an Operations Engineer to join the Oslo Operations team. You will follow designated FPSOs, support onshore management, and lead projects from planning through execution.

Regular interaction with clients, vendors and offshore teams is required, with travel to offshore locations and other global sites. The role offers broad exposure to FPSO operations, mobility across the fleet, and a lean organisation with clear lines of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent seagoing experience.
• Strong professional English, written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to undertake international and offshore travel.

Responsibilities

• Technical and operational follow-up of designated FPSOs.
• Delivery of delegated projects including scope, budget and execution.
• Support onshore management and coordinate with offshore operations, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Participate in risk assessments and Emergency Response Team as required.
• Travel internationally and offshore as required.

Skills

Professional English

Independence

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent seagoing experience

Job description

Date Posted: 24 Sept 2026

Legal Entity: Yinson Production AS

Job Function

Location: Oslo Office

Employment Type: Permanent

OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Yinson Production owns and operates seven floating production units, and we are now seeking an Operations Engineer in Oslo.

The position involves technical and operational follow-up of our production units, supporting both offshore and onshore management. The work covers maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications and projects across the fleet.

About The Position

Your task is to contribute to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our production units.

You will join the Operations department in Oslo and work closely with Operations Managers, Superintendents, technical disciplines and our offshore organisations. You will follow designated units and tasks and take responsibility for delegated projects from planning through execution.

The role gives you broad exposure to FPSO operations and requires interaction with clients, vendors and contractors as well as colleagues across our global organisation. Regular travel to our production units and other global locations is part of the position.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical and operational follow-up of designated FPSOs
• Part of onshore management supporting offshore Operations
• Delivery of delegated projects and modifications, including scope, budget and execution
• Troubleshooting and resolution of technical/operational issues
• Contribution to maintenance planning, reliability and continuous improvement
• Coordination of technical activities involving internal disciplines, clients, vendors and contractors
• Client communication and following up on dedicated tasks

Duties

• Follow up maintenance and repairs related to hull and topside systems, machinery, rotary and static equipment, piping and structures
• Participate in or lead unit follow-up meetings and activities related to Flag and Classification Society requirements
• Conduct unit inspections and ensure findings and agreed actions are followed through
• Plan and follow up modifications, repairs, testing and deliveries, including relevant Management of Change activities
• Coordinate and expedite vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
• Monitor CMMS status and contribute to long-term maintenance plans and annual budget input
• Participate in risk assessments
• Represent Operations in client meetings
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team as required
• Travel internationally and offshore as required

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical discipline, or equivalent technical experience from seagoing vessels, platforms or drilling
• Professional English, written and spoken
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate across disciplines
• Willingness and ability to undertake international and offshore travel

Beneficial

• Experience from FPSO operations
• Experience with Flag and Classification Society requirements
• Knowledge of FPSO Barrier Management
• Experience with Management of Change and HAZOP processes
• Experience working with maintenance management systems/CMMS
• Experience with contract management

We Offer

• Work across the operational lifecycle of our FPSO fleet
• Responsibility for projects and modifications from technical assessment through execution and operation
• An international technical environment in Oslo with close interaction across our global organisation
• A combination of office-based technical work and visits to our offshore production units and other global locations
• Broad responsibility and short decision paths in a lean organisation
• Terms in line with the wider oil and gas industry: salary benchmarked against relevant market statistics, bonus scheme, health insurance, cabin scheme, sports club, and a good pension arrangement
• Office located by Aker Brygge only 5 minutes' walk from the train station
• A very good full day meal arrangement at the office

Yinson Production assesses applicants based on their competence and suitability for the position. Applications will be reviewed after application deadline and everyone applied for this position will be hearing from us.