Do you have a strong interest in valve technology?

As a Manual Valve Specialist at Wood, you will provide expert-level support across valve selection, specification, engineering, troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle management for major oil & gas facilities.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant valve performance across a variety of projects and asset types. Responsibilities:

• Act as subject matter expert for all valve-related matters within projects and operational support scopes

• Develop and review valve specifications, datasheets, and technical documentation

• Evaluate vendor proposals, support procurement processes, and ensure compliance with Norwegian and international standards

• Perform valve diagnostics, root-cause analysis, and provide recommendations for repair, replacement, or optimization

• Support project teams with engineering input related to valve sizing, materials, actuation, and control philosophy

• Ensure technical integrity throughout design, installation, commissioning, and operational phases

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, both internally and with clients

• Contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge-sharing, and best practice development within the discipline

Essential qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related technical field

• 10+ years of experience working with valves in the oil & gas industry

• Proven experience working on projects and/or operational assets in Norway, with strong understanding of local regulatory requirements (e.g., NORSOK, PSA)

• Strong understanding of valve technology, ball valves, gate valves, and related systems

• Although not a requirement for this position, experience working with instrument valves including control valves, safety valves, actuators, etc. is an advantage

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

• Fluent in English; Norwegian proficiency is an advantage

With us you get

• Flexible working hours: Good work-life balance with flexible hours and the possibility of working from home

• Personal development: The opportunity to grow with the support of a professionally strong, interdisciplinary team

• Good personnel arrangements: Comprehensive insurance and pension schemes, including AFP, ensure that you can feel secure

• You choose where it suits you to work, at one of our offices in Sandefjord, Porsgrunn, Oslo, Stavanger or Bergen