PLC & SCADA Training for Stavanger Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Stavanger Professionals
Live online sessions from Stavanger, Norway | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Stavanger
Stavanger is the undisputed oil capital of Norway and a major global energy hub. Equinor's headquarters, alongside Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes, make Stavanger one of the highest concentrations of energy industry expertise in the world. The region's SCADA and process control requirements span offshore platforms, refineries, and increasingly, offshore wind and carbon capture projects. EDWartens offers CPD accredited online PLC and SCADA training from our UK centre, serving Stavanger's energy professionals.
Key Industries in Stavanger
Major Employers
Also Serving
Sandnes · Sola · Randaberg · Haugesund · Egersund · Tananger
The Automation Landscape in Stavanger
Stavanger is the oil capital of Norway and one of the world's most important energy-automation hubs. Equinor's headquarters coordinates SCADA operations for 40+ offshore platforms on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes maintain their Nordic headquarters in Stavanger, providing wellsite automation, drilling control, and subsea systems. Aker BP, NOV (National Oilwell Varco), and TechnipFMC develop and deploy subsea production control systems with PLC-based safety instrumentation. The Rogaland region is now pivoting to offshore wind (Hywind Tampen) and carbon capture (Northern Lights), creating new automation demand that leverages existing oil-and-gas expertise.
Did You Know?
Equinor's Hywind Tampen project off Stavanger is the world's largest floating offshore wind farm, with each turbine's PLC-controlled pitch and yaw systems maintaining optimal energy capture while the floating spar platform moves with the waves — a control-engineering challenge solved in Stavanger.
Career Outlook in Stavanger
Stavanger automation engineers earn €60,000–€85,000, the highest in Norway due to the oil-sector premium. The energy transition is not replacing these jobs — it is adding to them, as CCS, hydrogen, and offshore wind require the same SCADA and process-control skills. A UK CPD-accredited qualification is highly valued, as Stavanger's oil industry has deep ties with the UK North Sea sector and operates entirely in English.
Real Automation Projects in Stavanger
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Stavanger.
Equinor Johan Sverdrup field control centre in Stavanger with ABB 800xA SCADA managing all platform operations remotely
NOV Stavanger subsea BOP control system with safety-rated PLC managing well-control functions at 3,000m depth
Northern Lights CCS project PLC-based CO2 compression, pipeline transport, and injection well monitoring from Stavanger
Hywind Tampen floating wind farm SCADA with PLC-controlled turbine pitch, mooring-tension monitoring, and power export
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Stavanger Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Stavanger
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
AI Module
AI in Industrial Automation
- AI & Machine Learning for Automation
- Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
- Predictive Maintenance with AI
- CPD Accredited Certification
What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Stavanger
The industrial automation sector in Stavangeris growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
€40k – €85k
Average automation engineer salary range in Norway
Career Roles Available in Stavanger
Stavanger Industry Demand
The Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind, Subsea Engineering sectors in Stavanger are actively investing in automation. Companies like Equinor, Schlumberger, Halliburton regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in Norway range from €40,000 to €75,000, with senior roles commanding €80,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
Technologies Covered
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from Stavanger — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Stavanger Engineers Choose EDWartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Equinor and Schlumberger.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Stavanger. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Stavanger
Join our live sessions from Stavanger, Norway. All course materials, lab simulations via FactoryIO, and instructor interaction are available online. In-person training is also available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre for those who prefer hands-on equipment access.
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Training from Norway — How It Works
Joining from Stavangeris simple. Here's the step-by-step process for international students.
Enquire & Book
Enquire & book your spot online
Get Materials
Receive course materials and software access
Join Live Sessions
Join live online sessions from Stavanger (Mon–Fri, UK time)
Hands-on Projects
Complete hands-on projects with instructor guidance
Get Certified
Receive CPD certificate and career support
Payment: in GBP via bank transfer or card (approx €2,499)
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Stavanger — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Stavanger?
Yes — EDWartens provides live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from Stavanger. Our process-control and SCADA training is directly applicable to the offshore energy sector. In-person training at our Milton Keynes centre is available via Stavanger Sola Airport.
Are oil-and-gas automation skills transferable to renewable energy?
Absolutely. The SCADA, PLC, and safety-system skills used in offshore oil and gas transfer directly to offshore wind, CCS, and hydrogen production. Stavanger's energy companies are actively redeploying their automation engineers from hydrocarbons to renewables — the skills are the same, only the medium changes.
What are automation salaries in Stavanger?
Stavanger automation engineers earn €60,000–€85,000, the highest in Norway. Offshore rotation roles with 2-weeks-on/4-weeks-off schedules can exceed €90,000. The energy transition is sustaining demand, and Stavanger's cost of living, while high by European standards, is lower than Oslo.
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