Environmental Engineer

About the job

Environmental Engineer at Equinor ASA in Mongstad. This role involves working with environmental management at Norway’s only refinery, where process technology, industrial operations, and environmental performance are closely interconnected.

In this position, you will work closely with operational and technical teams to understand and quantify the environmental impact of the plant. You will use environmental and process data to evaluate emissions, identify deviations and improvement opportunities, and provide a sound technical basis for environmental decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include contributing to environmental reporting and monitoring, following up on regulatory requirements and environmental permits, and supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term improvement initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the further development of Mongstad’s environmental management systems and environmental performance.

Key tasks

• Work with emission monitoring, calculations, and reporting, including evaluation and validation of measurement and process data.
• Support plant management and operational teams in improving environmental performance.
• Interpret environmental regulations and translate them into practical measures for plant operations.
• Support environmental permit compliance and maintain dialogue with environmental authorities.
• Support climate and environmental risk assessments and contribute to effective risk management.
• Contribute to assurance and improvement activities across Equinor’s onshore plants.

What we expect from you

At Equinor, we value open, collaborative, courageous, and caring individuals who prioritize safety and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this specific position, we are looking for:

• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A master's degree is an advantage.
• An interest in working with technical data, calculations, and solving complex challenges.
• A passion for sustainability and improving environmental performance in an industrial setting.
• A structured and analytical approach, with a focus on finding practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Fluency in Norwegian, both written and spoken.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding and fulfilling work life with opportunities for career development, a comprehensive benefits package, wellness and work-life balance, an inclusive culture, and equal opportunities for everyone.