Automation/Senior Engineer – Asker
Experienced Automation Engineer Wanted for Leading Oil & Gas Study Projects in Asker
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Automation/Senior Engineer to join our client`s team in Asker for exciting study phase projects within the Oil & Gas sector, covering both greenfield and brownfield developments. In this role, you will contribute to the design and specification of advanced automation and SAS systems, with the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities when required.
Job Responsibilities
- Automation design for study projects within Oil & Gas (greenfield and brownfield)
- Serve as Automation Lead in study phases when needed
- Define, specify, and design automation and SAS systems during early project phases
- Develop philosophies, topologies, I/O budgets, and system descriptions
- Prepare design documents such as Cause & Effect diagrams, Signal and Control Diagrams, and HMI sketches
- Participate in and lead meetings, workshops, and discipline reviews
- Interface with other disciplines, contractors, and clients
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
Required Experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience in automation engineering for greenfield Oil & Gas or HVDC projects
- Minimum 4 years of experience with SAS systems, design activities, and reviews
- Minimum 4 years of experience with brownfield automation engineering on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
- Experience with automation system design in FEED or study phase projects
- Deep knowledge of relevant standards such as NORSOK, ATEX, PTIL, ISO, DNVGL, and IEC
Personal Qualifications
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work in multicultural environments
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Structured, accurate, and detail-oriented
- High commitment to deadlines and quality requirements
- Proactive, with a willingness to share knowledge and seek advice
- Innovative and eager to improve methods and solutions through digital tools
- Proficient in written and spoken English
Required Certifications
- Valid EX course (can be completed upon engagement)
- Valid FSE course (can be completed upon engagement)
Location
- Asker, Norway
Contract Period
- Planned start date: 3 November 2025
- Planned end date: 2 October 2028
If you are passionate about automation engineering and want to contribute to impactful projects within a dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply.
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Akkodis Norway is one of the country’s leading providers of technical consulting services and a full-service supplier of specialists in Engineering, IT, and Project Management – at all levels.
We connect top talent with forward-thinking companies across industries such as Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Defence, and ICT. Our solutions include both staffing and recruitment – tailored to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
Founded in 1988, and with offices in Oslo, Drammen, Stavanger, Bergen, and Trondheim, we have been a strategic partner to Norwegian industry for over three decades. Our success lies in delivering the right expertise – exactly when and where it’s needed.
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