Senior Process Control Engineer

National Oilwell Varco; Bærum; On-site; NOK 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy & influence

Project exposure

Growth potential

Hands-on engineering environment

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco is seeking an experienced Process Engineer specialized in Process Control based in Norway, to support oil and gas facilities. The role includes developing and optimizing process control strategies, preparing documentation, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and 8-15 years of relevant experience. This position offers a chance to work in a hands-on engineering environment with excellent growth potential.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in process engineering and process control in oil & gas.
• Solid understanding of process control principles and the influence of process properties.
• Experience with non-continuous processes and their integration with continuous systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize process control strategies.
• Prepare and maintain process control documentation.
• Support facility startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety policies.

Skills

Process Control

Process Engineering

PID loop tuning

Troubleshooting production systems

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer specializing in Process Control to support the safe and efficient operation of our oil and gas facilities.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen process control capability. You will play a key role indeveloping and optimizing the process control philosophy during the engineering phase, ensuring robust, safe, and efficient operations.

The primary location for this role is Oslo (Fornebu), Norway, but we also welcome candidates based elsewhere in Europe, particularly in the UK, Italy, and France.

What We Offer

• Autonomy & influence – shape standards, solutions, and ways of working
• Project exposure – contribute to major long-term projects
• Growth potential – opportunity to expand scope over time
• Hands-on engineering environment – from concept to startup and troubleshooting

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize process control strategies for oil and gas production and processing facilities
• Prepare and maintain process control documentation, including control narratives, Cause & Effect charts, and P&IDs
• Act as a checker for SCDs and logic diagrams produced by others
• Support facility startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities
• Support process safety initiatives, including alarm management, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and HAZOP recommendations
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and company safety policies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with suppliers and clients on the development of documentation to ensure robust process control systems are in place
• Act as a link between the Process Engineering team and the Instrumentation team

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 8–15 years of experience in process engineering and process control in oil & gas
• Solid understanding of process control principles and PID loop tuning, with a strong emphasis on overall system behavior and understanding
• Understanding of how process properties influence process control
• Fluent in English

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and discuss process control challenges, including evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of different solutions
• Experience troubleshooting production systems such as MEG, TEG, PWT, and water injection is an advantage
• Experience with non‑continuous processes (e.g., filtration or centrifugation) and their integration with continuous systems such as MEG units is an advantage

Soft skills

• Proactive and independent mindset
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility for outcomes
• Curious, innovative, and solution-oriented

Why Join Us?

We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost‑effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.