Control Room Operator

Equinor ASA; Łeba; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinor ASA seeks a CCR Operator for their offshore wind operations in Łeba, Poland. The role involves monitoring and operating two offshore wind farms and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have relevant engineering education and strong communication skills. This position offers a career with opportunities in energy transition.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Education in engineering required; experience may substitute formal education.
• Trainings in marine communication (SRC / LRC/ CGO) and SEP E no limits [kV] required.
• Fluent Polish and English skills, both written and verbal mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate two offshore wind farms, Baltyk 2 and 3.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Control and monitor high voltage systems and respond to alarms.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of remote access and operation

High sense of responsibility

Ability to work on shifts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Marine communication systems

SCADA systems

Job description

time left to apply End Date: September 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id JR103435

The application window for this role will close on (dd.mm.yyyy):

31.08.2025

The application window for this role will close on (dd.mm.yyyy):

31.08.2025

To ensure your application is considered, please submit it before this date. Note that the job advert will be removed on the indicated "end date" found on top of the advert.

What does the job involve?

We are Equinor, an international energy company with a proud history. Formerly Statoil, we have 25,000 committed colleagues developing oil, gas, wind, and solar energy in more than 30 countries worldwide. We are the largest operator in Norway, among the world's largest offshore operators, and a growing force in renewables. Driven by our Nordic urge to explore beyond the horizon, and our dedication to safety, equality, and sustainability, we are building a global business on our values, and the energy needs of the future.

Operational and Maintenance within REN is responsible for life-time operation of offshore wind assets. For our offshore wind operation base in Łeba (north of Poland) we are looking for an experienced IT specialist, with deep understanding of Operation Technologies' hardware and software and automation maintenance skills, who shall be responsible for offshore wind operational support, dedicated towards supporting the Baltyk 2 and 3 offshore projects.

CCR Operator shall work in Central Control Room located in Łeba O&M Base and will be responsible for daily operation of two offshore wind farms: Baltyk 2 and 3 and will monitor and remotely operate 100 turbines, 2 offshore high voltage substations and 2 onshore high voltage substations. Person on this position is expected to provide the technical expertise and assistance for the relevant disciplines and contribute to safe and efficient operations. Will work in organized as a hybrid competence centre with team memberslocated in Łeba, Gdansk, Warsaw, Oslo, Stavanger.

You will be responsible for Safe Work practices, planning, execution and monitoring of lifecycle operations and preventative as well as unplanned maintenance of the facilities, equipment, tools, and systems used to acquire energy resources. Includes identification and evaluation of operational risks and setting operational performance targets and measures. May include oversight/scheduling of a preventative maintenance program and maintenance related functional activities as job planning, scheduling, shift control, performance monitoring and liaisons with operations groups to ensure equipment/plant scheduled downtimes are coordinated effectively.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Adhere to safety policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with safety regulations and minimize risks in Renewables as well as have a full knowledge about the emergency response plans and handle the Control Room’s role in an emergency for wind farms.

• Marine coordination for vessels on wind farms area. Radio communication with vessels and technical personnel through Communications Dispatcher digital radio system.

• Control and monitor the High Voltage Electrical Systems on- and off-shore. Monitor the SCADA systems, respond to alarms and situations as necessary including remote operation.

• Operate the Work Release (Control of Work) activation and deactivation system, including the release of plant/equipment not covered by Polish Wind Electrical Safety Rules/IOBP.

• Ensure production/availability forecasting is provided to Polish Grid and any instructions issued are acted upon in compliance with the Grid Code requirements (Polish equivalent).

• Monitor, respond and ensure correct operation of SOWE/WIRE/LFC systems.

• Ensure its plant and apparatus is operated to comply with the Grid Code and Polish wind electrical safety rules and procedures/IOBP and manual of cooperation with TSO.

• For plant/equipment covered by Polish Wind Electrical Safety Rules, agree the release of plant and/or apparatus for work, testing, energization, and operation in accordance with these rules, role as the Work Permit Issuer and/or ""Dyspozytor ruchu"" to be agreed with HV operation team.

• Act as the control engineer - normal operation and remote switching, changeover operation and system restoration as in plant operation philosophy, records keeping of operational and switching logs.

• Carry out pre-approved switching schedule to include remote operations, operational and safety switching, emergency switching and TSO instructions - consulted/agreed with HV operation team.

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:

• Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering. Relevant experience might compensate for lack of formal education.

• TRAININGS/CERT:

  • Marine communication (SRC / LRC/ CGO).

  • SEP E no limits [kV].

• SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

  • Good communication skills.

  • Understanding of remote access and operation.

  • High sense of responsibility.

  • Ability to work on shifts (including nights).

• Dedicated approach to safety and knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.

• Fluent Polish and English skills, both written and verbal.

Applications for this role will be reviewed in September so please expect to hear back from us after that.

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.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?

About us

Equinor is an international energy company energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. The task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions. To achieve this, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries.

We’re up for the challenge. Are you?