Senior Document Controller
Take the next step in your career, where you will lead the digital transformation of project governance and set the standard for document control excellence on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Location: Stavanger (Forus), Norway
Duration: 15.04.2026 – 31.03.2027
Job Level: Senior Professional
Industry: Energy / Oil & Gas
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive "Sr. Document Controller" to join one of our clients at their headquarters in Forus.
In this senior-level role, you will be responsible for the integrity, traceability, and flow of all technical and administrative documentation for major energy projects. You will act as a key coordinator between internal teams, suppliers, and third parties, ensuring that every deliverable meets strict industry and company requirements. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about optimizing digital workflows and document management systems.
What You'll Do?
Deliverable Governance: Monitor, secure, and coordinate document deliverables from internal teams and international third-party suppliers.
Quality Assurance: Verify that all technical and administrative information complies with project requirements and corporate standards.
Process Leadership: Develop, implement, and continuously improve document control work processes to ensure maximum efficiency and traceability.
System Administration: Configure and maintain document management systems, including the management of official project correspondence.
Stakeholder Support: Provide expert guidance and support to less experienced document controllers and assist in preparing for critical project reviews.
Digital Transformation: Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of new digital tools and technologies within the documentation space.
Communication: Ensure relevant requirements and work processes are clearly communicated to all involved parties to maintain a standardized workflow.
Who You Are?
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the Oil and Gas industry.
Operator Insight: Proven experience with document control during early-phase project development and execution, preferably working for an Operator.
Software Proficiency: Advanced experience in PIMS (Project Information Management System).
Functional knowledge of XaitPorter, Office 365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Language: Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English are mandatory.
Compliance: Candidates must be eligible for screening against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with international law.
Personal Characteristics:
Self-Driven: You take full ownership of your results and are proactive in identifying areas for improvement.
Structured & Detailed: You have a naturally organized approach and a high degree of accuracy when managing complex data sets.
Collaborative: You are a team player who communicates effectively across different engineering disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.
Adaptable: You remain positive and solution-oriented even when facing challenges in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.
Safety-Conscious: You share our commitment to "Safety First" and incorporate this mindset into all aspects of your work.
About Sperton:
This position is offered through Sperton, a leading recruitment and consulting firm. We specialize in connecting senior professionals with high-impact roles in the global energy sector, ensuring a perfect match between candidate expertise and client needs.
- Department
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Locations
- Stavanger
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Stavanger (Forus), 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.
