Ready to combine technical expertise with leadership and real project impact?

NOV; Bærum; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Norway is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process engineering activities across tenders and project execution within the oil and gas sector. This role blends hands-on technical work with project coordination and small-team leadership.

You will independently deliver process engineering, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive feasibility studies, design reviews, and technical deliverables while remaining actively involved in engineering work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience within O&G.
• Proficient in process design and HYSYS.
• Availability for occasional travel (2–3 weeks).
• FEED and EPC experience (MEG regeneration, CO2/H2S removal, WI, PW).
• Ability to lead small teams and take ownership.
• Strong communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities across tenders and project execution.
• Collaborate with the Discipline Manager to align team objectives.
• Provide process input to other inter-discipline design activities.
• Interface with vendors and stakeholders for process deliverables.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, time, budget, and quality.
• Execute feasibility studies, conceptual design, and process studies.
• Support design reviews (P&ID, HAZOP, SIL, HAZID) and client meetings.
• Identify risks and opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Process design

Leadership potential

HYSYS

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Job description

Lead process engineering activities across tenders and project execution, combining hands-on technical engineering with project coordination.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• 8–10 years of relevant experience within the oil and gas industry
• Proficient in process design and process engineering software like HYSYS
• Availability for occasional business travel (up to 2-3 weeks)
• Experience in FEED and EPC (e.g., MEG regeneration, CO2/H2S removal, WI, PW)
• Career growth opportunities and potential progression into broader technical and leadership roles
• Challenging and diverse projects from concept studies to full-scale execution
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills while remaining actively involved in engineering work

Ready to combine technical expertise with leadership and real project impact?

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to take ownership of process engineering activities across tenders and project execution within the oil and gas industry.

This role combines hands-on technical engineering with project coordination and leadership responsibilities. You will independently deliver process engineering work, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and lead a small team of Process engineers.

If you are an experienced process engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, taking ownership of engineering deliverables, and developing your leadership capabilities while remaining actively involved in engineering work, this could be the right opportunity for you.

This role requires flexibility and availability for occasional business travel (1-2 times per year), with trips typically lasting for a few days to up to 2-3 weeksand potentially arranged at short notice.

What We Offer

High-impact role – influence both tender and project execution phases

Career growth opportunities – potential progression into broader technical andleadership roles

Challenging and diverse projects – from concept studies to full-scale execution and site activities.

Strong team culture – open, trust-based environment with high autonomy and accountability

Opportunity to develop leadership skills - Take ownership of technical activitiesand strengthen your leadership capabilities while remaining actively involved in engineering work

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply - regardless of gender, age, cultural background, disability, or belief.

Responsibilities

Lead process engineering activities across tenders and project execution

Collaborate with the Discipline Manager to define and align process team objectives within the project

Provide appropriate process engineering input to design activities undertaken by other inter-discipline engineering within the project team

Act as the process engineering interface with internal disciplines, vendors, andstakeholders

Ensure all deliverables are technically accurate and aligned with scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards

Execute feasibility studies, conceptual design, and process studies

Develop key design Process documentation and support other process engineers in their preparation

Represent process engineering in technical design reviews (e.g., P&ID, HAZOP, SIL, HAZID) as well as in client and vendor meetings

Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

8–10 yearsof relevant experience within the oil and gas industry or related sectors

Demonstrated ability to independently perform process engineering tasks, combining hands-on technical execution with coordination and review responsibilities.

Availability for occasional business travel

Desired Experience and Skills:

Engineering design in FEED and EPC in O&G such as; MEG regeneration, CO2/H2S removal (TEG), WI and PW.

Previous experience as a Process Lead or if you don’t have but believe you could succeed in this role.

Proficient in process engineering software (e.g., HYSYS)

Demonstrated leadership potential through technical ownership, initiative, mentoring or coordination of engineering activities.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams

Proactive, action-oriented mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges

Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment

Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility for outcomes

• Prosessdesign

NOV is a global leader in providing technology, equipment, and services to the energy industry. With a long history of engineering innovation, we develop solutions that help our customers improve operational efficiency, safety, and performance.

Our global expertise and engineering capabilities support projects across the energy sector, bringing together technical knowledge, innovation, and practical solutions to address complex industry challenges.