Online Flow Assurance Engineer

Location: Lysaker (Oslo) Norway (Open to candidates in Stavanger)

Duration: 6 months (with optional extension)

Scope: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Category: Engineering / Digital Production

Position Start:(Estimated)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Online Flow Assurance Engineer to join one of our clients role sits at the intersection of traditional subsea engineering and modern digital operations. You will be responsible for developing deploying and maintaining real-time multiphase flow models that enable our clients to optimize production and ensure flow integrity across complex subsea assets.

This position is ideal for a technical professional who enjoys the challenge of integrating complex physics-based simulations with live industrial data systems and modern web interfaces.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the subsea industrys digital transformation. You will contribute to high-profile offshore projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and globally working in a collaborative environment where technical innovation is at the core of our operations.

What Youll Do

Technical & Domain Activities:

• Modeling & Simulation: Engineer OLGA multiphase flow models specifically for online real-time applications.

• Workflow Development: Deploy and develop specialized OLGA Online workflows including Pigging Hydrate management Leak Detection Systems (LDS) and Virtual Flow Metering (VFM).

• System Integration: Integrate real-time OLGA models with client control systems and digital user interfaces.

• Testing & Quality: Lead client-witnessed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Documentation: Create comprehensive project specifications test procedures user manuals P&ID mark-ups and control schematics.

• Field Support: Perform on-site system installations field data connections and deliver end-user training.

Digital & Operations Activities:

• UI Development: Design and develop web-based user interface screens for production monitoring.

• Data Integration: Integrate production domains with major operations and data platforms (APIS Cognite Data Historians etc.).

• Global Collaboration: Participate in global project teams maintain existing projects and contribute to the global engineering wiki-system.

Who You Are

Technical Requirements:

• Simulation Expertise: Strong knowledge of dynamic process/pipeline simulation tools specifically OLGA.

• Engineering Literacy: Ability to interpret P&IDs instrument data sheets well schematics piping isometrics and well tests.

• Digital Knowledge: Familiarity with OPC DA/HDA/AE/UA protocols is a significant advantage.

• Programming: Knowledge of Python is considered a strong advantage for automation and integration tasks.

• IT/OT Interest: A general interest in the application of Information Technology and Operational Technology within the Oil & Gas industry.

Education & Experience:

• Academic Background: Bachelors degree minimum (Masters preferred) in Petroleum Mechanical Process or Chemical Engineering or Hard Sciences (Physics Chemistry Math).

• Equivalency: Relevant professional experience may compensate for formal education.

Personal Qualities:

• Proactive: A self-starter who takes initiative and thinks differently to solve technical challenges.

• Structured: Organized approach to work with a commitment to delivering high-quality results on schedule.

• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills with an adaptability to changing project requirements and organizational needs.

About SPERTON:

This position is sponsored by Sperton Norway a recruitment and consulting company with an international focus. We are committed to helping our clients succeed in their hiring processes and finding the right people for the right positions.