As a graduate at Equinor, you’ll be joining 21,000 colleagues delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. By 2050, we aim to become a net zero company and deliver the energy the world needs without contributing to global warming. It’s one of the defining challenges of our time and attracting and developing the brightest minds will be critical to our success.
The programme lasts for 2 years and includesrotationsof 3-12 monthsacrossfunctions, business areas or locations.
The position
Equinor’s drilling & well (D&W) network consists of 1,200+ dedicated professionals worldwide. As a graduate in D&W you will step into a role with early responsibility and play an important part in planning drilling and completion operations, well interventions and subsea activities.
Drilling and Well department takes on a global role in managing D&W operations. Our teams oversee around 40 daily operations carried out from our platforms, rigs and vessels.
Our work plays a significant role across all areas of our strategy, from enabling safer and more efficient production to reducing the CO2 emissions from our oil and gas outputs and delivering wells for our carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
When joining our team in Drilling & Well you will have the opportunity to:
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Collaborate with Equinor's multi-disciplinary team, including geologists, geophysicists, and engineers, to meticulously plan drilling and completion activities for various well planning phases.
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Prepare comprehensive drilling programs that outline the necessary steps for successful operations.
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Develop detailed operational procedures that ensure efficient and safe execution of drilling activities.
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Take part in general well-related meetings focused on capturing lessons learned, follow-up of performance and cost, risk analysis, detailed procedures, etc.
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Provide real-time support to the Operations Centre team when/if actively monitoring and overseeing daily drilling operations.
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Compile reports as required by Equinor governing documentations and local requirements.
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Contribute to continuous improvement process on safety, performance and cost.
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Conduct rigorous risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards and ensure operational integrity.
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Serve as technical representative towards drilling and completion contracts.
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Gain hands-on experience by participating in offshore trips to observe drilling operations first-hand.
Working in the field of drilling and well requires a combination of technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Proficiency in well planning, operational procedures, and risk assessment is essential to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations, as well as keen attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
You
Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:
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Master’s degree or PhD with good academic record within Petroleum Technology, Subsea Technology, Marine and Offshore Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cybernetics, Data Science, Industrial Economics or other relevant engineering degrees.
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Completed degree by the year of starting (2024).
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No more than three years of relevant fulltime work experience.
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Formal experience is not a requirement.
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Fluent in English.
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Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work is an advantage.
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Ability to live by our safety and security expectations.
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High ethical standards.
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Good communication skills.
- Global mindset.
- Team player with the ability to work and deliver results in a diverse environment.
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Have a positive attitude to take on new challenges and adapt to dynamic environments.
Equinor is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates who meet the educational and experience requirements, including candidates with disabilities. If you have any specific requirements for any stage in our process, then please make this clear in your application and our team will be happy to support you.
General information
Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following:
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CV/ resume in English.
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Transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) in English language obtained to this point during your studies. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.
Applications submitted without these attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated.
To ensure an efficient recruitment process, please be informed that you may apply for a maximum of 3 Graduate roles per country.
Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.