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Aker BP

Aker BP

Expires in a month

Graduate 2027: Drilling and Wells Engineer

Full-time

in

Stavanger

Trondheim

Fornebu

Who we are looking for

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 Exploration and Production company.

Highlights

Graduate program
Drilling & Wells
AI-native E&P
Offshore rotation
Hands-on learning
Rotational program
Technical puzzles
Norway based
Energy sector
Need to have

Final year student or recent graduate with an M.Sc. degree in a relevant engineering field and a strong fundamental engineering understanding.

Curiosity for complex, real-world operational challenges.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect calculations and data to practical decisions.

Eagerness to spend significant time offshore, gaining hands-on experience.

Nice to have

A self-starter who takes ownership of your own learning and development.

A collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and contributes to a shared mission.

An adaptable mindset, open to working across a wide range of technical disciplines.

A drive to continuously improve processes, questioning the status quo to find better solutions.

Clear and concise communication skills, ready to engage with teams in the office and offshore.

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 Drilling and Wells 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. Through a series of rotations and a crucial offshore placement, you will develop the skills to handle complex technical problems and contribute to our goal of a 3x productivity improvement.

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Rotational learning
Rotate through diverse Drilling & Wells disciplines to gain a holistic understanding of the entire value chain.
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Offshore experience
Complete a 6-month mandatory offshore rotation, taking on concrete responsibilities on a live asset.
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AI & Data solutions
Apply data analysis and AI tools to solve tangible technical problems in drilling and well operations.
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Team collaboration
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and execute well projects from initial concept to completion.
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Productivity & Innovation
Actively contribute to our 3x productivity ambition by identifying and implementing improvement opportunities.
Your journey in Drilling and Wells
This isn't a narrow specialization. You'll gain a holistic view by rotating through the core disciplines that drive our operations, from initial drilling to long-term integrity.
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Drilling & Completion
Learn the fundamentals of well construction and bringing assets online.
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Intervention & Well integrity
Master the techniques for maintaining and optimizing producing wells.
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Subsea operations
Explore the unique challenges of operating advanced subsea systems.
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Plug & Abandonment
Understand the process of safely and responsibly plugging and decommissioning of wells.
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High-Pressure/ High-Temp (HPHT)
Handle the complexities of operating in extreme reservoir conditions.
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Drilling & Well excellence
Work with our assets and operational drilling teams to improve day in and day out. Excellence is to contribute with knowledge and competency throughout Aker BP.
What we offer
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Professional development
We are committed to providing graduates with varied experience and enhancing your expertise, helping you build skills, knowledge and experience for future.
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Competitive compensation
We offer a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn bonuses, a share savings programme, and a solid pension scheme.
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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.
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Employee well-being
We ensure you get support from our company health service and insurance programmes should anything happen.
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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.

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Young professional network
Access to a vibrant network of peers and mentors to support your career growth and integration.
Our culture and vision
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SAFER values
Our foundation is built on being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged, and Respectful in everything we do.
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AI-first mindset
We are an AI-first company, committed to leading our industry in AI adoption and unlocking its transformative power.
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ONETEAM culture
Cooperation is at our core; working with us means being part of our collaborative 'ONETEAM' culture.
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Safety priority
We put safety first in all operations and expect the same commitment from every team member.

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.

Hiring manager: Tural Ahmadli

Contact information: tural.ahmadli@akerbp.com

Office location

3 locations

Stavanger, Rogaland, NO

Jåttåflaten 28, 4020 Stavanger, Norway

Trondheim, Trøndelag, NO

Munkegata 26, 7014 Trondheim, Norway

Fornebu, Akershus, NO

Oksenøyveien 10, 1366 Lysaker, Norway

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.

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