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What we offer

It’s your turn to shape the future of energy. Are you up for the challenge?

We know what you expect from us, and we are ready to give you this, and more.

We offer excellent job security and stability, flexible working, personal development, a caring culture and respectful working atmosphere, and international job opportunities.

What’s more, we can offer you a company culture guided by values, inspired by a Nordic work ethos, and dedicated to diversity, equity and employee development.

Our culture

Our values, strengths and culture

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Frequently asked questions

What do we mean by Nordic working ethos?

We know that employees appreciate our Nordic approach to working life. But what do we mean by that? It’s all about progressive, people-friendly conditions that promote job satisfaction, health and welfare. In return, we’re rewarded by motivated, entrusted and empowered employees performing at their best. It’s win-win for everyone.

1. We encourage good work-life balance and flexible work schedules
2. Generous parental leave policies, including paternity leave
3. Less hierarchical, more egalitarian and collaborative organisational structures
4. Emphasis on employee well-being and provisions for mental and physical health
5. High levels of trust between employees and management
6. Focus on lifelong learning with education and skills development
7. Strong labour rights and safety nets that provide support
8. Gender equality, equal pay, anti-discrimination, women in leadership.

Compensation and benefits

What can we offer you?

Striking a balance between short and long-term perspectives, Equinor’s compensation package includes fair cash compensation, as well as many more long-term benefits and bonuses.

Equinor employee at Oslo office
Photo: Ole Jørgen Bratland, Equinor

Long-term financial focus

  • We provide our employees with an opportunity to join our share savings plan, where we match their contributions with additional shares.
  • In most of our locations we offer pension arrangements aiming to safeguard our employees after retirement.

A values-based framework

Our values are the foundation of everything we do. We aim to recognise and reward performance equally, based both on the results you deliver and how these results are achieved. We believe this approach fosters an inclusive workplace and lets creativity and collaboration thrive.

Bonuses
We connect our bonus payments to company performance to strengthen a shared interest in the development of a sustainable and competitive company.

Flexible working has come to stay

The pandemic changed our working lives for ever, and we know that flexible working has become essential to many people. Depending on your particular role and location, Equinor tries to accommodate and encourage remote working wherever possible.

Photo by Mikey Harris on Unsplash
Photo: Mikey Harris, Unsplash

We know that many of our employees value the freedom offered by flexibility working, enabling them to work from virtually anywhere, enjoy a varied work schedule, and enhance their productivity.

Although not all positions and locations in Equinor are suitable for flexible working, we are proud to offer a range of policies that are beneficial to your work-life balance, many of them inspired by the progressive Nordic approach.

They include flexible hours, telecommuting, hybrid/home office and remote working, as well as paid parental leave for employees starting a family. We’ve raised our commitment to family-friendly policies across many countries and have a range of local flexibility models to improve work/life balance.

We regularly review our programmes and policies to ensure we position ourselves competitively and support the needs of our colleagues.

Collage photo with benefits of working for Equinor

What are the benefits of working at Equinor?

At Equinor, you will be taking part in some of the most exciting challenges in today’s energy industry. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to build a career with a company that believes in rewarding your achievements and supporting your quality of life.

Equinor employees

What does Equinor expect of you?

We naturally have some clear requirements and expectations of you as an employee, to ensure that our renowned company culture continues to develop and thrive.

Of course, it should go without saying, but we expect you to treat everyone you meet through work or work-related activities in a respectful manner. We will not tolerate any form of harassment or actions.

Next, we expect you to genuinely contribute to your team’s success by bringing your skills, new perspectives, creativity and collaborative spirit to our team.

Every role and business area requires its own specific set of skills and personal attributes. Some of the qualities and attributes we look for include:

  • An awareness of risk and a commitment to safety for yourself and those around you
  • Good communication skills and the ability to facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture
  • The flexibility to adapt to change, embrace new technology, and perform in a digitally enabled environment
  • Demonstrating a curious mind and the ability to problem-solve, innovate, and identify new ways of delivering against our objectives.
An employee in the gym

A well-balanced life

Flexibility is important to all of us. We recognise that for you to perform at your best flexibility is invaluable; whether to care for your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time. In Equinor we aim to support flexible working arrangements to cater for individual needs. If you are looking to expand your family, we offer a minimum of 16 weeks of  paid parental leave, giving you time to bond with your precious little one.

Health and well-being

The health and well-being of our employees is a priority for Equinor. We offer both life and travel insurance to cover unexpected situations. We also provide health care insurance, covering both physical and mental health. From on-site gyms to organised sport activities or targeted initiatives such as Cycling to work, we encourage and support our employees’ physical activities.