Vacant job

eLinked is a Swedish-Norwegian staffing agency operating within the electrical and industrial sectors, focusing on renting out technicians, instrumentation personnel, and leadership roles to some of the largest players in energy, industry, and infrastructure in the Nordics. We have over 300 employed electricians/technicians and offer long-term framework agreements and a secure workplace focused on well-being.

We are now looking for several automation electricians for long-term onshore projects in Norway.

This is a unique opportunity to strengthen your CV with international experience in industry, energy, and automation – while working according to an attractive rotation schedule with long consecutive periods of leave.

Working Hours & Rotation

The work takes place according to a rotation schedule:

• 14 days work – 21 days off
• Working shifts normally approx. 10–12 hours incl. breaks
• Introduction and training take place on-site at project start

About the Projects

The work takes place in various industrial and energy projects around Norway, including:

• Automation and control systems
• Industry and process plants
• Energy and infrastructure facilities
• Operation, maintenance, and installation

You work in professional project environments together with other electricians, technicians, and foremen where safety and quality are always in focus.

Job Description

As an automation electrician in the projects, you work with installation and automation tasks within industry and energy, such as:

• Installation and connection of automation systems
• Cable pulling and termination of control, signal, and instrument cables
• Assembly of control cabinets, sensors, and electrical equipment
• Loop checks, functional tests, and commissioning
• Troubleshooting, service, and maintenance of automation systems
• Work according to drawings, technical documentation, and safety requirements

You work both independently and in teams together with other professional groups in projects with high demands on safety and quality.

We are looking for you who have

• Vocational certificate or education in automation/electrical
• Valid DSB (Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection)
• Experience as an automation electrician within industry, energy, or similar operations
• Experience in installation, termination, and troubleshooting
• Ability to read drawings and technical documentation
• Fluent spoken/written skills in one of the following languages: Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, or English
• Ability to work both independently and in teams
• Flexible and solution-oriented attitude

Courses & Requirements Before Start

Compulsory:

• FSE
• Fallsikring (Fall Protection)
• First Aid
• EX grunnleggende (Basic EX)
• DSB

eLinked helps with planning and guidance before start and offers assistance with booking any necessary courses if needed.

Housing & Travel Included

You get a complete setup where everything practical is arranged:

• Housing is included for the entire work period
• Travel to and from the project is paid by eLinked
• Rotation with long consecutive leave
• Support from the consultant manager throughout the assignment

Travel usually takes place via Oslo depending on the project's location.

Secure Employment with Collective Agreement

You are employed by eLinked under the Norwegian collective agreement, which gives clear terms and security throughout the assignment.

The Position Offers

✅ 14/21 rotation

✅ Good salaries and allowances according to collective agreement

✅ Housing and travel included

✅ Long-term projects in Norway

✅ Secure employment with full support during the assignment

✅ Opportunity to build international experience in industry and energy

✅ Varied and developing project environments

Application

Welcome to register your application via the link with an updated CV.

OBS: If you have DSB and relevant certificates, you are welcome to attach them to the application.

Selection takes place continuously and the positions may be filled before the last application date.

Information about DSB Approval

Energy fitters/Electricians with foreign education often need to apply for approval via DSB to work in Norway, especially when working related to industrial, automation, and EX installations.

The processing time is normally around 1–2 months. More information can be found at the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (dsb.no).