Lead Fisheries And Benthic Scientist

We're 23,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We're up for the challenge. Are you?

By joining our team in Renewables you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide technical expertise to lead and perform complex analyses of scientific data and technical materials for the purpose of determining impacts of offshore wind project development on biological resources and aquatic habitats.  
• Evaluate the effects of onshore, nearshore, and offshore development activities on various fish species, marine mammals, and aquatic habitats. 
• Work with the Renewables Americas Permitting and Environmental Affairs teams to coordinate the review of required permitting and environmental impact submissions e.g., EFH and MMPA documentation.  
• Advise and develop recommendations for projects to avoid, reduce and restore habitats and populations in line with the mitigation hierarchy and Equinor’s environmental management system.     
• Lead specific technical scopes required pre-, during and post-construction e.g., fish compensation economic analyses, Federal survey mitigation measures, regional research project coordination, and multi-year benthic and fish monitoring programs.  
• Contribute to or serve on a variety of international, national, regional, or local science or management bodies, including regional Fishery Management Councils, Fishery Technical Working Groups, industry associations, etc. to provide expertise and to share program research plans and results.  
• Serve as a primary technical expert for a variety of communities, government representatives, non-governmental organizations, and academia on fisheries or water resource management.   
• Provide oversight over one or more phases of research work in facilitation of primary duties, including: determining research methodologies, planning and conducting experiments; collecting, analyzing and interpreting data; drawing conclusions, making recommendations. 

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• A graduate degree in a field of environmental engineering/science/studies, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field from an accredited program. 
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a preference for candidates that have prior experience in the offshore energy sector.  
• Familiarity with federal permitting agencies including experience working with BOEM, NOAA NMFS, USFWS is . 
• Experience with various state and local environmental regulations, particularly those applicable to the states of New England, New York, mid-Atlantic states, and/or California is considered an asset.  
• Experience working with technical teams (e.g., engineering, construction, operations) involved in large projects desired. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to diverse audiences and stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. 
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced working environment and responsive to change.  
• Salary range $116,285 to $174,480  

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates.

At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That's why we offer:

- Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.

- Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.

- Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees' well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.

- An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our makes us stronger. For us true means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

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