Graduate 2025 - Safety, Security And Sustainability Equinor

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.

The position

By joining our team in Safety, Security and Sustainability you will have the opportunity to:

• Safeguarding people and assets, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Performing risk assessments related to physical (noise and vibration), chemical and biological working environment factors.
• Supporting and advising various parts of the business in how to manage and reduce health and working environment risks.
• Contributing to Security-, Crisis- and Business Continuity management, analyzing and planning.
• Contributing to developing our risk management processes including with the use of artificial intelligence (AI tools).
• Contributing to developing cross-functional methodologies.
• Ensuring compliance with climate, environment, and sustainability standards.
• Collaborating with the health and working environment function to enhance employee well-being.
• Working on governance, assurance, and risk management activities.
• Supporting the development and implementation of safety and sustainability strategies.
• Take on a key HSE role within project development, drilling and well, operations onshore/offshore or renewables.
• Conducting safety inspections and audits.
• Analysing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Participating in the development and delivery of safety training programs.
• Manage and assess environmental and social impacts within all business activities and value chains (e.g. Oil and Gas, Wind, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, Solar and Batteries).
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive safety and sustainability initiatives.
• Contributing to the low-carbon transition and renewable energy projects.
• Engaging in improvement initiatives and promoting functional excellence.
• Networking with professionals across various disciplines to broaden knowledge and expertise.

Safety is our first priority and working in Safety, Security and Sustainability means being part of a highly skilled and professional global network at Equinor. You will have the opportunity to engage in improvement initiatives, promote functional excellence, and ensure compliance with climate, environment, and sustainability standards.

As part of our team, you will work alongside our corporate doctors, nurses, and emergency preparedness function to safeguard the well-being of our workforce and develop a strong health and working environment. You will also contribute to governance, assurance, and risk management efforts within our area of responsibility.

You

For this position we are looking for those with:

• Master’s degree or PhD with good academic record within relevant studies such as technical, social and economic disciplines, i.e. process safety, technical safety, sustainability, environment, risk management, renewables, petroleum, mechanical, material, energy, data, marine biology, chemistry, psychology, legal etc.
• Completed degree within year of starting (2025) 
• Fluent in English 
• No more than than two years of 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 or Scandinavian 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. Candidates will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.

Why join us?

It’s important to us that our people feel safe, included and taken care of. That is why we offer:

Learning and development opportunities: Instead of being defined by your role, you will be inspired by your ability to shape it. You will have access to on-the-job training, learning modules and networking opportunities. And when you reach that point where you are ready to take the next step, do it with us! Our internal job market is varied and offers many opportunities for development and growth.

Work that works for you: While we are energised by our work, we also recognize the importance of preserving energy to enjoy other aspects of our lives. That is why we encourage good work-life balance and flexible work arrangements. We also offer generous parental leave policies as well as benefits that aim to support your mental and physical wellbeing.

An inclusive culture: Safety is our number one priority. And that extends to how safe you feel in bringing your whole self to work. It is our diverse perspectives and unique experiences that keep us moving forward. It is what allows us to be more creative, innovative, and resilient.

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