Environmental Researcher - Acoustics [Norway]

 

Environmental Researcher - Acoustics

Overview

Job ID:

24498

Country:

Norway

Location(s):

Trondheim, Stavanger, Bergen, Oslo, Porsgrunn

Company:

Equinor ASA

Contact Name:

gm_equinoremea@equinor.com

Workplace:

Onshore

Discipline:

Research & Development

Education Preferred:

Master's Degree

Experience Preferred:

5 - 7 Years

Closing Date:

May 28 2023

Job Description

We're 20,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We're up for the challenge. Are you?

The position

By joining our team in Technology, Digital & Innovation you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver expert advice on environmental risk related to underwater noise.
• Co-ordinate on both in-house deliveries and work from external contractors.
• Work across all business areas where underwater noise is created intentionally or unintentionally on installations within both renewables and the oil and gas sectors.
• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments related to underwater noise and you will coordinate/quality control environmental impact assessment work done by external parties.
• Work within an established team and contribute to strengthen, standardize, and further develop the unit deliveries. Method development and improvement activities are an integrated part of the work.
• Initiate the necessary research to improve environmental risk assessment related to underwater noise by cooperation with peers and national and international research organizations.

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in an Acoustics environment.
• Acoustics competence with a strong focus on underwater acoustics, e.g. familiar with the dB scale and different metrics how underwater sound is characterized in the spectral and frequency domain.
• A familiarity with sound propagation principles marine ecosystems and in particular marine mammals and fish in the ocean and experience with sound modelling tools is of benefit.
• Knowledge of hearing physiology and behavioral reactions. Familiarity with risk assessment criteria for underwater acoustics.
• Knowledge of industrial processes that generate sound.
• An environmental mindset with a create deal of curiosity is of advantage in this comparable new field of environmental impact assessment.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with all types of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Analytical and strategic mind-set with a solution focused approach.
• A strong personal commitment to increase own knowledge and expertise.

General information

Please attach copies of your CV, diplomas, certificates and grades in English or a Scandinavian language.Through this link you can find important information on what to include in your CV, which will make the application process easier and faster.

Applications submitted without necessary attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated.
If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript or other document describing subjects and grades completed to this point.

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?

At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. 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 endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees' well-being is a priority. We recognise 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.
• 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 everyone to feel accepted and valued.

For more information visit Equinor's website: https://www.equinor.com/

 

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