Vacant job

Instrument Technician – Rotation 2/3
📍 Stord

We are currently seeking multiple Instrument Technicians for rotational work in Norway.

This is a unique opportunity to enhance your CV with international experience in the oil, gas, and energy sectors – while working under an attractive rotation schedule with long continuous leave. The project is expected to last at least 1 year. After that, you will be moved to new rigs.

The work follows a favorable rotation schedule:

✅ 14 days of work – 21 days off
• Work shifts are normally about 12 hours including breaks
• Planned training on-site during the first two working days

The work takes place at one of Norway's largest on/offshore yards, located in Leirvik on the island of Stord.

The rig is in the yard for renovation and upgrading – meaning not offshore at sea, but in a safe industrial environment on land by the quay.

As an Instrument Technician in the project, you will work with classic instrumentation and automation tasks within industry and shipyards such as:

• Installation and assembly of instrumentation, sensors, and transmitters
• Routing and connecting instrument cables, signal cables, and control cables
• Termination in junction boxes, instrument panels, and control cabinets
• Loop-checks, functional testing, and commissioning of instruments
• Calibration of pressure, flow, level, and temperature instruments
• Troubleshooting and corrective actions for signal or operational deviations
• Work in EX-classified areas according to ATEX/Ex requirements
• Documentation and reporting according to clear routines and safety requirements

You will work in a team with other professionals and adhere to high standards of safety and quality.

• Education in instrumentation, automation, or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience as an Instrument Technician in industry/offshore/shipyard
• Experience with loop-checks, calibration, and commissioning
• Knowledge of EX environments is an advantage
• Fluent in spoken/written in one of the following languages: Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, or English
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Flexible and solution-oriented attitude

Mandatory:

• EX / Basic safety course
• Practical Fall Protection course
• HSSE introductory course
• First aid

What sets eLinked apart from other employers:
eLinked covers EX/Basic training.
You only need to arrange Fall Protection and CPR – we will assist you with our discounted prices.

You will receive a complete setup where everything practical is arranged:

✅ Accommodation included – private room with shower and toilet
✅ Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day throughout the project

eLinked covers all travel tickets related to the rotation, including flights and transfers to Stord.

The journey usually takes place via Oslo Gardermoen as a hub.
Travel time is compensated according to the applicable collective agreement where applicable depending on the travel arrangement.

You will be employed by eLinked under the Norwegian collective agreement, which provides clear terms and security throughout the assignment.

✅ Good salaries and compensation according to the collective agreement (more info during the interview)
✅ Rotation 2/3 with long continuous leave
✅ Accommodation + all meals included
✅ All travel is booked and paid for by eLinked
✅ Secure employment with full support during the assignment
✅ Valuable industrial project with one of Norway's largest players
✅ International experience in oil, gas, and energy

Welcome to register your application via the link with an updated CV.
Note: if you have DSB and completed training, please attach it to your application.
Selection is ongoing.

Instrument Technicians with foreign education often need to apply for approval via DSB to work in Norway, especially for work related to industrial, automation, and EX installations.

Processing time is usually about 1–2 months. More information can be found at the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (dsb.no).