Graduate 2027: Technical Safety Engineer

Are you driven to solve real-world energy challenges by connecting data, AI, and hands-on operational experience? Join our Graduate Program – a cornerstone of our ambition to lead the energy transition and become the first AI-native E&P company.

Need to have

• M.Sc. degree in Petroleum, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Technical / Social Safety, or a similar relevant engineering field.

• Strong fundamental engineering understanding with curiosity for complex, real-world operational challenges.

• Strong analytical skills, capable of connecting technical calculations and data to practical decisions.

• Fluency in English for professional communication.

• Valid EEA work permit and eligibility to work in Norway for the full duration of the program.

• Eagerness to spend time offshore, gaining hands-on experience in operational safety.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated special interest or experience in technical safety, risk management, or safety systems (e.g., through studies, internships, or projects).

• Familiarity with risk analysis tools and methodologies, or the ability to quickly learn them.

• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership of learning and deliverables.

• A collaborative team player, eager to share knowledge and contribute to a shared mission.

• A drive to continuously improve processes and challenge the status quo for better solutions.

• Clear and concise communication skills for effective engagement with multidisciplinary teams.

About the job

This is not just a graduate program; it's the start of your journey to help redefine a major industrial company. As a Technical Safety Engineer in our 2027 Graduate Program, you will be at the forefront of Aker BP's ambition to become the world's first AI-native E&P company. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our assets by applying advanced analytical skills and collaborating across disciplines to prevent major accident hazards.

• Operational & Project support
  Support technical safety in projects and in operation and production of assets/platforms.

• Risk assessment & Safety systems
  Engage in risk assessments and manage safety systems like firewater/sprinkler, F&G detection, and lifeboats.

• Data analysis & AI tools
  Apply data analysis and AI tools to interpret operational data for enhanced technical safety and digitalization initiatives.

• Multidisciplinary collaboration
  Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and production to define and implement safety barriers.

• Hazard prevention & Improvement
  Actively contribute to major accident hazard prevention and improve procedures by challenging existing solutions.

Your journey in Technical Safety

This isn't a narrow specialization. You'll gain a holistic view by rotating through core aspects of Technical Safety, focusing on risk management, safety systems, and operational support within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Risk assessments
  Perform risk assesment in operation, and support/perform studies like quantitative risk analysis (QRA), HAZOP, gas dispersion analysis, fire integrity, and time-to-escape studies.

• Safety systems
  Learn about and manage critical safety systems like firewater/sprinkler, fire & gas detection, and lifeboats.

• Operational support
  Provide technical safety guidance to platform operations and to projects, ensuring compliance with standards (e.g., NORSOK S-001, ISO 13702).

• Barrier management
  Follow up on the functionality, integrity, and performance of barriers to control major accident risks on our installations.

• Data-driven safety
  Structure and analyze operational data to identify improvements and apply AI/digitalization for enhanced safety insights.

• Multidisciplinary collaboration
  Engage with engineering and production teams in multidisciplinary evaluations to define required barriers and ensure acceptable risk levels.

What we offer

• Professional development
  We are committed to providing graduates with varied experience and enhancing your expertise, helping you build a strong CV for the future.

• Competitive compensation
  We offer a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn bonuses, a share savings programme, and a solid pension scheme.

• Work-life balance
  We value good health and work-life balance, offering good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility in working hours and location to support your graduate journey.

• Employee well-being
  We ensure you get support from our company health service and insurance programmes should anything happen.

• Diverse & Inclusive environment
  We are convinced diversity is important for success, and everyone should feel involved, included, and respected. Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.

• Young professional network
  Access to a vibrant network of peers and mentors to support your career growth and integration.

Our culture & vision

• SAFER values
  Our foundation is built on being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged, and Respectful in everything we do.

• AI-first mindset
  We are an AI-first company, committed to leading our industry in AI adoption and unlocking its transformative power.

• ONETEAM culture
  Cooperation is at our core; working with us means being part of our collaborative 'ONETEAM' culture.

• Safety priority
  We put safety first in all operations and expect the same commitment from every team member.

Location: Stavanger

Application process

Application deadline: 23.08.2026

If you are currently enrolled in a master’s program, you can send a preliminary grade transcript. 

Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. Furthermore, an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out as part of the recruitment process for all positions in Aker BP.

Contact information: Recruitment@akerbp.com

Om Aker BP

Our offering

As a graduate at Aker BP, you will have an unique opportunity to launch your career in a highly skilled environment with significant impact. You will join a company at the forefront of digitalisation, actively leveraging AI and new technologies to develop smarter ways of working and shape the future of energy.

Through our structured graduate programme, you will work closely with experienced professionals, take ownership of real-world challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects. We believe AI will transform how we work, make decisions, and create value and we want our graduates to be part of driving this transformation.

We are looking for curious, motivated, and eager-to-learn individuals who want to challenge established ways of working and help shape how people and technology create value together in the future.

Aker BP uses AI-assisted review as part of the recruitment process. AI is used to structure and summarise information – all decisions are made by people. Please ensure that the documentation you submit only contains personal data that is necessary and relevant for assessing your qualifications and for completing the recruitment process. Do not include or share personal data that is not relevant, or that Aker BP does not need to access or process.