Experience Opened the Door to Draugen

– My goal has always been to work closer to operations, maintenance and the decisions that shape day-to-day life offshore. On smaller installations and within leaner organisations, there is often a shorter path from technical input to practical solutions. That suits me well, says Tore Martin Grøneng, who recently completed his first offshore rotation in his new role on Draugen.

Building Experience with a Clear Goal in Mind

For Grøneng, the direction was clear early in his career. After his first offshore rotations, he began building experience specifically aimed at qualifying for this type of role. Over the years, he has worked both offshore and onshore, been involved across 14 platforms, and taken on responsibilities throughout different parts of the value chain.

He started out in operational field work but has also held offshore leadership roles, managing larger teams.

– I have always enjoyed the combination of theory and practical work. Using your head while still being hands-on. I like understanding the systems, but also being close to what is actually happening out in the plant.

During his time off rotation, he has combined travel with further education and professional development.

– I have invested a lot in courses myself, and I completed my automation trade certificate on my own initiative alongside work. In this industry, experience and competence are what matter most.

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The Right Timing for the Next Step

Since 2024, Grøneng has worked as an EIT Supervisor at Moreld Apply. He enjoyed the role, but when he came across a job opening from NECON, he applied the very same day. Shortly after, the dialogue was underway.

– NECON has deep roots in the offshore industry and a strong understanding of the market. That gave me confidence as I took the next step in my career, says Grøneng.

Today, he is where he has wanted to be for a long time: offshore with a smaller operator environment. In his new role on Draugen, he is part of the team responsible for operations and maintenance, helping ensure stable production around the clock.

Enjoys the Variety of the Work

The work itself spans a wide range of tasks — from smaller maintenance jobs to activities that are directly critical to uptime and production stability.

– The work varies from routine maintenance and troubleshooting to tasks involving production-critical systems, where planning, safe isolation and close coordination with operations are essential.

He also highlights how much of the work is shaped by planning and preventative routines.

– A lot of it is about staying ahead of potential issues. Fixing things before they develop into something bigger or lead to downtime, and they have very solid routines for that here.

His impression after the first trip offshore is clear.

– There is a lot to familiarise yourself with and a lot to learn, but it is also incredibly interesting. I have been very well received on Draugen, both professionally and socially. It is an inclusive environment, and there is a strong social culture after working hours as well, including volleyball and floorball. I am really looking forward to what comes next.

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