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# What does the job involve?

Support the local Equinor organization in Houston within the area of vessel clearance and Marine Technology.

Perform tanker vessel and offshore vessel inspections, and possibly also vessels intended for the renewable industry based on a background as sailing Chief Engineer, Chief Officer or Captain.

Perform audits and follow up of Document of Compliance (DOC) holders based on certification as external ISM Auditor.

Responsible for research and for developing and implementing technical-,engineering- and operational solutions, optimizing and monitoring the quality, safety, and efficiency, within the Marine Technology competence area (including but not limited to marine concepts, marine structures, civil engineering, marine operations, ship technology and -transport, marine systems, marine hydrodynamics, dynamic risers/cables, metocean, wind energy yield, geotechnics and geophysical survey covering both oil and gas, low carbon and renewable applications). Governance shall be based on technical and professional standards and relevant industry best practices, supported by state-of-the-art systems, processes, methods and tools to support decision making processes.

You are utilizing your knowledge to solve highly complex tasks with a medium-term tactical impact/risk. You address key business issues that align with Equinor's short and long-term strategy via providing specialist support and leading complex tasks. You execute and ensure the quality of activities for your department or professional group. You may also lead a professional network and support leaders in shaping the direction for a core strategic competence area. You translate specialized advice into easily understandable information for the entire business and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders. You manage conflicting agendas, occasionally lead negotiations with senior stakeholders and facilitate decision-making processes. You resolve complex business challenges by developing and implementing new products, processes, and standards. You shape best practices across different areas. You play a key role in managing and implementing critical change initiatives. You provide guidance and influence leaders to deal with uncertainty and embrace change. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values. Full band description can be found on Insight.

# What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

•Perform vessel screening and clearance through the IT-system Mainstay PRO.

•Direct development, operation, maintenance, and improvement of safe solutions, systems, technologies, and work processes within Shipping and Marine technology

•Lead and guide development, integrity and implementation of technology and technical solutions in projects fulfilling scientific, engineering and safety standards

•Formulate and execute activity and operational plan, while applying expert knowledge and advanced research/scientific and design methodologies to enable the development and improvement of Vetting and Marine technology related systems, technologies, and processes

•Apply understanding of Equinor value chains in collaboration with stakeholders and management to understand specific business needs and transform them into actionable plans

•Lead collaboration within cross-functional teams to identify the root causes of problems, and implement corrective actions, technologies or methods

•Drive collaboration across multiple operations, project development and research/technology development teams to identify and evaluate new methods for operational excellence, reduction of cost and environmental footprint

•Perform risk assessment, quality assurance and control activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives within Vetting and Marine technology

•Monitor industry advancements and leading practices, delivering research & technical insights that shape and drive innovation within the Marine technology domain

•Provide technical leadership and expertise across the organization, foster a culture of learning and development within teams and provide mentorship to team members at various levels

# 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 of 10+ years shipboard experience with a minimum of 3+ years as Captain, Chief Engineer or 1st Officer, preferably with experience from tankers.

- Existing vetting experience desirable

- Need to be accreditable for SIRE and meet the overall time at sea requirements preferably including tanker experience

- Expertise with offshore loading shuttle tankers is preferred.

- Experience from other Oil Majors or DOC-holders organizing SIRE inspections is an advantage.

- Ability to communicate issues immediately and speaking freely about non-optimal situations, while handling risk.

- Strong communicator – proactive communication, sharing experience from previous offshore operations, and having the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

# 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 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?