Senior Process Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join an exciting long-term offshore assignment with Equinor in Bergen! Bring your offshore M&M experience and process engineering expertise!
Location: Bergen, Norway
Language: Norwegian
Workload: Full-time
Contract Duration: 01 January 2027 – 30 April 2031
Assignment Description
Are you an experienced Senior Process Engineer with strong expertise in process engineering for offshore oil and gas projects? Would you like to contribute to offshore brownfield modification projects and work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams in Bergen?
In this role, you will be responsible for assigned process engineering deliverables in topside projects on North Sea platforms. You will contribute to the development and quality assurance of process and utility system designs, evaluate and dimension process equipment, and ensure that engineering documentation meets project requirements and relevant industry standards.
A key part of the assignment involves developing and reviewing P&IDs, PFDs/UFDs, process datasheets, line sizing, line lists, calculations and technical reports. You will also participate in HAZOP, process design reviews and other relevant safety reviews, as well as perform and evaluate process simulations.
The position requires relevant experience from offshore Maintenance & Modification (M&M) projects, preferably involving topside projects on North Sea platforms. The role is based in Bergen, where you will work closely with dedicated engineering teams at the office.
Responsibilities
Take responsibility for assigned process engineering deliverables in offshore topside projects.
Develop and quality-check process and utility system designs.
Evaluate and dimension process equipment, including compressors, heat exchangers, pumps and separators.
Develop and review P&IDs, PFDs/UFDs, process datasheets, line sizing and line lists.
Prepare process calculations and calculation reports.
Develop and review process and system documentation.
Prepare for and actively participate in HAZOP, process design reviews and other relevant safety reviews.
Perform and evaluate process simulations.
Ensure compliance with NORSOK standards, relevant Norwegian regulations and applicable API, ISO and ASME standards.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and relevant stakeholders.
Ensure that technical deliverables meet project quality requirements and deadlines.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and provide regular progress updates.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience from offshore Maintenance & Modification (M&M) projects.
Relevant experience from topside M&M projects on North Sea platforms is highly preferred.
Strong experience in process and utility system design.
Experience with process equipment evaluation and dimensioning.
Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs, PFDs/UFDs, process datasheets and line lists.
Experience with process calculations, calculation reports and process simulations.
Detailed knowledge of NORSOK P-002, S-001 and Z-001.
Knowledge of relevant Norwegian regulations and API, ISO and ASME standards.
Familiarity with TIME, STID, ProCoSys, SAP and MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Fluent Norwegian communication skills.
Open-minded, solution-oriented and able to work effectively both independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Must currently live in Bergen, as the role requires close collaboration with dedicated engineering teams working together in specific office areas.
About Sperton
Sperton Norway is a consulting company with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help businesses find and manage skilled professionals across borders, providing fast, compliant, and flexible services in recruitment, consultant employment, and global mobility.
- Location
- Bergen
- Job location
- Bergen, Norway
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
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.
