Senior SAS Engineer
Are you ready to shape the future of automation by leading high-impact SAS design and integration on a long-term EPCI project based in Stavanger?
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Work Model: Office-based (Stavanger)
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAS Engineer for one of our client's to join a long-term Brownfield EPCI framework agreement.
In this role, you will be responsible for the quality, delivery, and integration of Safety and Automation Systems (SAS). You will act as a technical pillar within the project, ensuring that all automation designs are robust, safe, and in full compliance with Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) standards.
What You'll Do?
System Design & Integration: Lead SAS system design for process, utility, and electrical systems, including interfaces, Functional Specifications (FS), and HMI input.
Engineering Deliverables: Prepare and complete core SAS documents such as System Control Diagrams (SCDs), Fire & Gas (F&G) layouts, Cause & Effect (C&E) matrices, and ESD/PSD block logic.
Quality Assurance: Act as a verifier for all discipline deliveries, including alarm classification, software reports, and HMI documentation to ensure peak quality.
Safety Participation: Actively participate in Fire & Gas safety reviews and interdisciplinary design assessments.
Vendor Follow-up: Manage vendor technical documentation and participate in testing activities/Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Project Coordination: Liaise with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, and the client to ensure all required information is identified and communicated for project progress.
Who You Are:
We accept candidates meeting one of the following seniority levels:
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Engineering College / Craft Certificate with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
Upper Secondary School / Vocational Curriculum with a minimum of 18 years of high-level experience.
Required Skills:
Extensive experience with Oil & Gas projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
Deep familiarity with NORSOK standards and Norwegian regulatory requirements.
Professional fluency in both Norwegian and English (Mandatory).
Ability to work independently on separate tasks while maintaining strong interdisciplinary cooperation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with ConocoPhillips (COPNO) related projects is highly advantageous.
Software & Systems:
Proficiency in the following tools is required:
TIME (Project/engineering tool)
Microsoft Visio (For SCD and logic drawings)
SAP and MIPS
Evaluation Criteria:
Candidates will be assessed based on the following prioritized points:
NCS & NORSOK Expertise: Documented experience with Norwegian offshore regulations.
Software Proficiency: Practical experience with TIME, Visio, and SAP.
Project Track Record: Proven history within Oil & Gas Brownfield/M&M projects.
Verification Skills: Demonstrated ability to check and quality-assure SAS documentation.
About SPERTON:
This position is sponsored by Sperton Norway, a recruitment and consulting company with an international focus. We are committed to helping our clients succeed in their hiring processes and finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Engineering & Construction
- Locations
- Stavanger
- Job location
- Stavanger, Norway
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
