Lead our upcoming subsurface projects. In this role, you will be at the center of subsurface decision‑making on the NCS — leading exploration studies, maturing prospects to drill‑ready status and driving execution through drilling and post‑well phases. You will chair management committees, shape license strategy, and translate integrated subsurface insight into clear recommendations that guide drilling and investment decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the subsurface scope across exploration studies, prospect maturation, well projects and post‑well work, ensuring volumes & risk meet Decisions gate and budget decision quality.
• Chair the Management Committee and steer license governance: plan/convene meetings, prepare materials, manage approvals and drive partner alignment under the JOA.
• Build and present subsurface decision material for drilling projects with Drilling and HSEQ; run reviews and communicate clear recommendations to license and management.
• Ensure NCS regulatory compliance and coordinated dialogue with NOD, ME, Havtil and MDir; support procurement and budget control for subsurface and drilling scope.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface resources pre‑spud, during operations and post‑well; document results and share learning across teams.

What you bring

• MSc or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.
• Around 10 years of relevant subsurface experience in E&P on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS)
• Proven track record in operated licenses, managing integrated subsurface scopes into drilling projects.
• Strong understanding of exploration workflows, well planning and DG/WP&B processes.
• Broad technical grasp of integrated subsurface studies, with the judgment to challenge, synthesize and communicate across disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of license governance and NCS regulations (JOA, WP&B; interaction with NOD/ME/Havtil/MDir).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence decisions and handle multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal English; Norwegian is an advantage.

It’s a plus if you have

• Experience as MC Chair/license representative and with corporate assurance (PA/PR/AR).
• A strong record of prospect documentation, volumes & risk and recommendations adopted in license/corporate decisions.
• Experience with procurement, contractor follow‑up and budget control in drilling projects.
• Confident communication with NOD/ME/Havtil/MDir.
• Comfort with time‑critical sequences (pre‑spud, operations, post‑well) and tight Subsurface–Drilling–HSEQ coordination.

Why INPEX Idemitsu Norge

• Be part of a true growth journey on the NCS – with a genuine opportunity to shape portfolio direction, mature prospects and influence well outcomes, increasingly from an operator mindset through planning, decision‑making and execution.
• High impact – work close to the decisions that matter, with strong individual influence in licenses, responsibility for execution quality, and direct exposure to senior stakeholders and HQ in Tokyo.
• Rewarding and flexible – competitive compensation, attractive pension and insurance schemes, and flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work–life balance.
• A modern, international workplace –  Offices at Lysaker and a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment combining deep NCS experience with a global operator perspective.

How to apply

Submit your application and resume. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We therefore encourage early submissions.

Questions? Contact our advisors at Jefferson Wells: Sondre Bratteberg, +47 916 29 808 or Nikolai Svendsen, +4745207746. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.