<p><strong>The wind industry is rapidly growing! </strong></p><p>The energy transition is well underway, and offshore wind has become a key pillar of global energy strategies. Investment in offshore wind is accelerating, with large-scale wind farms being built and expanded at a remarkable pace in Europe and the rest of the world.</p><p>As the industry grows, so does the demand for innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, streamline installation, and reduce operational costs. One of the most exciting advancements in this space comes from Stavanger, Norway – the WindSpider Technology.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>At WindSpider we are passionate about lifting high & heavy and being a contributor to the energy transition. We are setting a new standard for lifting operations related to installing and maintaining offshore wind turbines.</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>About the technology:</strong></p><p>WindSpider is unique in the way it utilizes the <a href="https://www.windspider.com/markets/floating" target="_blank">wind turbine</a> tower as support for the crane structure making it scalable, modular, and ready for the next generations of wind turbines.</p><p>We are a group of highly skilled and experienced individuals within the offshore industry. Since entering the market, WindSpider has received very good feedback and an increasingly growing interest from several major international wind industry players.</p><p>We have now initiated the first phase of building our first full-scale WindSpider system and are looking for qualified, motivated, and experienced personnel.</p><p></p><p><strong>Lead Control Systems Engineer position overview:</strong></p><p>This is a <strong>full-time position</strong> based at our modern offices in <strong>Forus, Stavanger</strong>.</p><p></p><p>As <strong>Lead Control Systems Engineer</strong>, you will be responsible for the <strong>development and follow-up of our control system</strong>. You will oversee the work done by <strong>external suppliers</strong> while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. Your role is pivotal in developing and maintaining control, automation, and electrical systems that support WindSpider’s cutting-edge offshore lifting solutions.</p><p>You will work closely with <strong>cross-functional engineering teams</strong> to develop advanced solutions for offshore wind turbine installation and maintenance. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, safety, and scalability of the <strong>WindSpider Technology</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>What can you expect from us?</strong></p><p>As part of WindSpider you will be pioneering new technology designed to increase the speed of supplying the world with sustainable energy. Your job will have a direct impact on a global stage.</p><p>You can also expect being part of a dynamic, innovative team who thrives on solving problems, finding solutions and pushing boundaries. We are a small company with an open culture. We celebrate good ideas, and we work in close collaboration within the team and with our partners and suppliers to bring our vision to life:</p><p><em>«</em><strong><em>Facilitating more wind energy in the world” </em></strong></p><p></p><p>At WindSpider we take our employees' welfare and happiness seriously. This is why we have a solid range of benefits to go along with the job.</p><p>We eat a subsidized lunch from our top-notch cafeteria together every day. Our office building is also equipped with great amenities such as a full gym including saunas, free parking and a great location on Forus in between Stavanger, Sola and Sandnes.</p><p>As a team, we do team-buildings, parties and family events as well as ensure everyone is up to speed through monthly status meetings where you will be encouraged to share knowledge with your colleagues.</p><p></p><p>Our management has a strict open-door policy where you are always welcome for a chat, question or whatever else is on your mind.</p><p>Currently, we pay our staff according to TEKNA standards and we welcome all employees who wish to take ownership in the company. We also have a great insurance scheme covering health and treatment. Pension is paid at the standard level.</p><p>We encourage all technical staff to seek to increase their knowledge by taking outside classes, courses, and certifications relevant to your role. Courtesy of WindSpider.</p><p></p><p><strong>Lead Control Systems Engineer position requirements:</strong></p><p>We are looking for a <strong>motivated and skilled engineer</strong> with a <strong>“can-do” attitude</strong> and a <strong>team-player mindset</strong>. The right candidate should have:</p><p></p><ul><li>Expertise in <strong>automation, electrical, and instrumentation systems</strong>.</li><li>Experience in <strong>developing and following up on control systems</strong>.</li><li>Strong <strong>knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards</strong>.</li><li>Ability to <strong>write clear and structured technical reports</strong>.</li><li>Experience with <strong>crane and lifting operations</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Fluent <strong>English</strong> skills; Norwegian is an advantage.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong><em>We have strong owners and partners and will start building our first versions of our technology in the beginning of 2026. This is truly an adventure you don't want to miss out on. </em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Do our words inspire?</strong></p><p>For more information or to apply for the position - please don’t hesitate to press the “apply here” button. This will lead you to a landing site where more information regarding the position, process and what to expect is available under the "Open Presentation" -button. You can also choose to apply directly from the landing site.</p><p></p><p>We will work on this project continuously, so we would like to encourage you to act soon.</p><p></p><p>We look forward to getting in touch with you!</p><p></p><p>PS: Only candidates living in Norway will be considered for this position.</p> •
Last updated on Feb 17, 2025