Position Title: Engineer – Simulator
Job Type: Permanent
Employment type: Full-time
Job location: Stavanger, Norway
We are seeking a motivated Engineer – Simulator for one of our clients to join a multidisciplinary engineering team in Stavanger. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining simulator systems for Siemens control systems in the oil & gas sector. The position involves installation, testing, and ongoing development of virtual environments, as well as collaboration with clients and internal teams. You will contribute to simulator projects, ensuring systems operate efficiently and meet quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, configure, and maintain simulator systems for Siemens control systems.
Install and set up virtual systems, including VMware and MS Windows environments.
Develop and maintain simulator software, scripts, and configurations.
Conduct testing to ensure functionality and quality of simulator solutions.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address simulator requirements.
Support ongoing enhancements and upgrades of existing simulator systems.
Prepare technical documentation and user guides for simulator operations.
Assist in project planning and provide technical input for simulator development.
Participate in occasional on-site or offshore visits as required (primarily office-based, ~80–90% in Stavanger).
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Cybernetics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with Siemens SIMATIC software and control systems for oil & gas operations is advantageous.
Strong knowledge of Windows, MS Excel, and MS Access for handling large datasets.
Programming/scripting experience for simulation or control systems.
Required Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
Strong written and verbal Norwegian (B1/B2) Language.
Willingness to travel occasionally to client or yard locations.
Software & Tools:
VMware
MS Windows
Siemens SIMATIC (preferred)
MS Excel/MS Access
About Sperton:
This position is sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with international reach. We specialize in connecting talented professionals with leading companies globally, providing tailored HR and recruitment solutions across multiple industries.
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
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With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
