O&M Electrical Engineer

Important! To make sure your application is considered, please submit it before the end of the day on (dd.mm.yyyy):19.08.2026We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.What does the job involve? Responsible for operations, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment used in offshore energy generation. This includes managing routine inspections and maintenance as well as corrective work on generators, switchgear, transformers, and other high and low voltage equipment to ensure safety and optimal performance. Assure accurate records of inspections and maintenance are retained, adhere to safety regulations and collaborate with the maintenance team delivery of maintenance schedules and repairs. You are utilizing your knowledge in a specific area to carry out tasks that have a short-term operational impact/risk. You independently complete assigned work, either with guidance or by following well-defined guidelines and procedures, to achieve targets set by others that have an impact on your immediate team. You effectively communicate facts, practices, and policies to individuals within your immediate team and occasionally with external parties. You adhere to established procedures, identify and resolve challenges, seek continuous improvement, embrace change and ambiguity, and demonstrate flexibility to adopt new activities and ways of working. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values.What will my tasks be?Within this position, your key tasks will be to: Responsible for all maintenance and repair tasks within the electrical field, ensuring that operational requirements are met in accordance with governing documentation and company procedures. Support in the commissioning and delivery of HV and LV equipment during project execution prior to operations, including design reviews, acceptance tests, system walkdowns, and handovers. Ensure effective collaboration with suppliers and other disciplines to ensure seamless coordination and cooperation. Assist leaders as needed, providing technical expertise and support in decision-making processes and problem-solving. Ensure that maintenance tasks are executed efficiently and in a timely manner with the required quality standard. Report the history of maintenance activities and ensure that all activities are properly documented and completed. Develop and participate in the continuous improvement assessments of electrical maintenance processes, procedures, and operation manuals. Conduct quality assurance activities and assessing the risk of equipment failures, ensuring that equipment is maintained and operated in a safe and reliable manner. Manage modifications of electrical equipment and systems, including system upgrades, equipment improvements, repairs or implementation of new technologies. Troubleshoot issues that may arise, such as equipment malfunctions or faults. Lead root cause failure analysis for complex failures. Strictly adhere to safety protocols and guidelines in all electrical operations. This includes following safety procedures, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate personnel. 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:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.7+ years of full-time experience in the commissioning, operation and or maintenance of electrical equipment rated at 600V or above within a wind farm, power plant, steam generation, utility environment or Regulated Industry.Ability to read, interpret and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings and schematics. Familiar with NERC standards and compliance and experience with relay protection are a big plus. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of SAP work Management Systems or other CMMS. Clear communication and presenting skills, ability to share clear and concise plan of actions for specific issues. Salary range: $160,249 - $240,427.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 careerIn 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 rewardsWe give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.Wellness and work-life balanceWe 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 cultureWe 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 everyoneEquinor 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 processWe 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 EquinorEquinor 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 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you? SummaryLocation: Brooklyn, New York; Stamford, ConnecticutType: Full time