Graduate 2025 – Drilling and Well (UK)

Equinor

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As an energy company searching for better, our success hinge on the people who share that passion. The work we do supplies millions of people across the world with energy every day. And as we face the greatest challenge of our lifetime, our ambition is to be a leading company in the world’s energy transition. Join us in the search for better.

The programme

The programme lasts for 2-years and includes rotations of 3-12 months across functions, business areas.

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The position

By joining our team in Drilling and Well you will have the opportunity to be part of Equinor’s drilling & well (D&W) network which consists of 1,200+ dedicated professionals worldwide. As a graduate in D&W you will step into a role with early responsibility and play an important part in planning drilling and completion operations, well interventions and subsea activities.  

Our Drilling and Well department takes on a global role in managing D&W operations. Our teams oversee around 40 daily operations carried out from our platforms, rigs and vessels.  

Our work plays a significant role across all areas of our strategy, from enabling safer and more efficient production to reducing the CO2 emissions from our oil and gas outputs and delivering wells for our carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. 

 

When joining our team in Drilling & Well you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Collaborate with Equinor’s multi-disciplinary team, including geologists, geophysicists, and engineers, to plan drilling and completion activities for various well planning phases.   
  • Prepare comprehensive drilling programs that outline the necessary steps for successful operations. 
  • Develop detailed operational procedures that ensure efficient and safe execution of drilling activities. 
  • Take part in well planning meetings focused on capturing lessons learned, follow-up of performance and cost, risk analysis, detailed procedures, etc.   
  • Provide real-time support to the Operations Centre team when/if actively monitoring and overseeing daily drilling operations.    
  • Contribute to continuous improvement process on safety, performance and cost.    
  • Conduct rigorous risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards and ensure operational integrity. 
  • Gain hands-on experience by participating in offshore trips to observe drilling and completion operations first-hand. 

Working in the field of drilling and well requires a combination of technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

You

For this position we are looking for those with:

  • Bachelor’s, master’s degree or PhD with good academic record within Petroleum Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Subsea Technology, Marine and Offshore Technology, Cybernetics, Data Science, Industrial Economics or other relevant engineering degrees.
  • Completed degree within year of starting (2025) 
  • Fluent in English 
  • No more than three years of relevant fulltime work experience 
  • Formal experience is not a requirement   
  • Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work is an advantage 

Some of the personal qualities and characteristics we look for include:  

  • An awareness of risk and a commitment to safety for yourself and those around you.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
  • Motivation to be a key contributor in the energy transition. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex problems with creativity and innovation, in order to deliver on strategy.
  • Is curious and strives to learn, develop, and grow their skills and competencies as their environment changes. Take ownership of and seek out learning opportunities and constructive feedback.
  • You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous, and caring

Equinor is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates who meet the educational and experience requirements, including candidates with disabilities. If you have any specific requirements for any stage in our process, then please make this clear in your application and our team will be happy to support you.

General information

Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following: 

  • CV/resume in English
  • transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) obtained to this point during your studies in English language. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.

Applications submitted without these attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated.

To ensure an efficient recruitment process, please be informed that you may apply for a maximum of three Graduate roles per country. 

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates. 

To apply for this job please visit careers.peopleclick.eu.com.