Offshore Wind Technician

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01.05.2026

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What does the job involve?

The Equinor Renewables Technician (SAP) serves as the Senior Offshore Authority for electrical, hydraulic and mechanical isolations, balance-of-plant maintenance, and operational control during 14-day offshore rotations. This position provides leadership, technical oversight, and high-level operational decision-making to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations in the challenging offshore environment.

The Technician (SAP) reports directly to the Offshore Maintenance Leader and serves as the offshore leader of Electrical High Voltage Safety and job execution. The role requires a high level of technical expertise, including the ability to lead HV switching, complex troubleshooting, and isolation management across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. It also requires a high level of integrity and independent discretion, demonstrated leadership experience, strong communication competencies, advanced HMI/computer proficiency, and the ability to guide teams in adverse marine conditions.

Regarding Operational Safety (SSU), these roles are responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe operating environment within the wind farm. They ensure that safety is embedded and upheld in day-to-day operations and manage the safe delegation of tasks in accordance with the Equinor Electrical Safety Rules.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Acts as the senior on-site authority for safe work execution, isolations, and maintenance oversight.

• Oversees technical accuracy of maintenance documentation, system isolations, and work orders.

• Exercises full authority to stop work, modify work plans, and escalate technical / safety issues.

• Reviews, validates, and approves isolation plans, switching schedules, and maintenance procedures.

• Applies advanced knowledge of electrical (including HV systems), mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to delegate and supervise troubleshooting activities.

• Interprets engineering standards, regulatory requirements, OEM documentation, and operational policies to guide work execution.

• Plans and verifies effectiveness of operational changes, engineering updates, and safety improvements carried out by OSW maintenance technicians.

• Exercises independent judgment in identifying risks, evaluating system conditions, and implementing operational controls. Makes recommendations for improvements or changes.

• Conducts root-cause analysis and provides engineering-level recommendations for corrective actions and performance improvements.

• Ensures all work complies with national electrical codes, HV safety rules, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

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:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma required.

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 4 years' relevant training gained through OTJT (e.g. apprenticeship, military experience, etc.) or technical school.

• 10 years of relevant work experience.

• At least 3 years of experience leading others in a power plant or industrial operations environment. (Less senior level)

• At least 8 years of experience leading others in a power plant or industrial operations environment. (Senior level)

• Strong HMI and computer skills (HMI systems, Microsoft Office applications).

• Advanced Technical Training in relation to Engineering provided by Offshore/OEM.

• Safety and Operational Governance Training (GWO, OSHA, HV Ops).

Preferred Requirements

• Certificate or Associate of Applied Science in Wind Turbine Technology, or completion of an accredited apprenticeship.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with diverse personnel.

• Demonstrated initiative and motivation to learn new technologies.

Annual salary range: US$ 175,000.00

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?