Job Description

We are looking for a Service Engineer with a software/electrical background to strengthen our Service, Lifting & Handling team. In this role, you will be responsible for service, commissioning, and upgrades of NOV lifting equipment on offshore installations, vessels, shipyards, and workshops. You will collaborate closely with clients and colleagues to ensure safe, efficient, and timely operations.

About the Company

NOV has delivered cranes and lifting equipment for more than 75 years and holds one of the world’s most multidisciplinary and skilled crane environments. Our products are world-class, and we continuously develop innovative and future-oriented lifting solutions for the global energy sector.

The Lifting & Handling (L&H) group is part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business segment, with about 200 employees across Kristiansand, Molde, Trondheim, and Oslo. We supply cranes, winches, and advanced lifting technology for offshore oil, gas, and renewable projects worldwide, with a focus on safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

What We Offer

• A role in a multidisciplinary environment where technical support and collaboration are central.
• Opportunity to work with international colleagues and customers.
• Challenging assignments with strong potential for professional and career development.
• A flexible, informal, and supportive work culture built on trust and responsibility.
• Be part of a tight-knit, experienced service team that values collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform service, commissioning, and upgrades on NOV lifting equipment offshore, on vessels, in shipyards, or at workshops.
• Maintain close communication with onboard leadership during offshore assignments.
• Participate in briefings and debriefings with NOV supervisors before and after assignments.
• Report findings and update procedures, instructions, and checklists.
• Interface with relevant departments to gain thorough understanding of NOV products—covering safe operation, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Adhere to NOV and client HSE procedures and guidelines.
• Stay updated on new and existing NOV products.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications:

• Technical education and/or trade certificate in a relevant discipline (software/electrical/electro-technical).
• Ability and willingness to travel for assignments both in Norway and internationally.
• Eligible for an offshore health certificate (mandatory for the role).
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Must be based in Norway.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with offshore lifting and handling systems.
• Knowledge of remote-controlled and autonomous lifting systems.
• Familiarity with motion compensation technology.
• Communication skills in Norwegian are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Customer-oriented mindset with focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new technology.

Why Join Us?

At NOV, you will join a company that is shaping the future of offshore lifting technology. You will have the chance to:

• Contribute to global energy projects across oil, gas, and renewables.
• Develop cutting-edge solutions for safer and more sustainable operations.
• Grow your career in an international environment with long-term opportunities.

We lift together!

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.