Control Room Operator

Description

Job Summary: Reports to the Production Supervisor, operates and monitors ICSS systems, coordinating operational activities to ensure safe, optimized, and stable energy processes and management. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to build a career across multiple disciplines and geographies. 2. Focus on employee well-being and work-life balance. 3. Inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contributions. **Important!** To make sure your application is considered, please submit it before the end of the day on (dd.mm.yyyy): 26\.01\.2026 We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. **What does the job involve?** ============================== Reports to the Production Supervisor, operates and monitors ICSS systems — production/process separation, utility systems, produced water system, water injection, fuel gas system, power generation, safety systems, and fire and gas detection systems. **What will my tasks be?** ========================== Within this position, your key tasks will be to: * Coordinate operational activities, such as oil production, gas compression, gas treatment and reinjection, water injection, and steam systems, to ensure safe, optimized, and stable energy processes and management. * Perform non-routine tasks as part of the production team (pigging, well testing, plant optimizations, chemical product testing, well startups). * Initiate and monitor process plant variables (pressure, level, temperature, flow), collaborating with other Equinor facilities to ensure process plant stability and optimization. * Operate the process plant in accordance with plant specifications and legal parameters for water discharge. * Maintain full control over ongoing work permits. Control and manage safety inhibition systems, as well as fire and gas (F\&G) systems. * Identify and report maintenance needs for process and safety systems in SAP. * Respond to emergencies as part of the emergency response team. * Work closely with the Systems Technician on all matters related to DCS/ICSS. **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: * Diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronic, chemical engineering or equivalent — mandatory. * Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Production Control Room Operator on Oil & Gas platforms, or 5 years in refineries or continuous process plants. * Strong verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese, and ability to understand technical documentation in English. * Knowledge of maintenance management systems, preferably SAP. Proficient in using office computer systems. * Ability to understand and manage risks. * Prior experience with combined cycle power generation, steam handling, gas compression, gas treatment and reinjection, and wet Christmas tree operations is an advantage. * Experience operating the Honeywell DCS system (FPSO Bacalhau) may be considered beneficial. * Values cooperation and open collaboration as essential ways of working. Naturally proactive, takes initiative, and is capable of working independently when required. Offers and receives constructive feedback and is motivated by continuous improvement. * Acts as a role model for safety, diversity, and inclusion. **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 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?