Jan Kårstad
About Jan Kårstad
Jan Kårstad is a Maintenance Engineer at Aker Solutions with extensive experience in the field, having previously worked at Statoil, Oceaneering, and the Norwegian Army.
Current Role at Aker Solutions
Jan Kårstad currently serves as a Maintenance Engineer at Aker Solutions. He has been in this role since 2012, contributing to the company's maintenance engineering efforts. Aker Solutions specializes in providing subsea production equipment and offshore field design services. In this role, Jan is involved in tasks related to the maintenance and reliability of engineering systems. He leverages his extensive experience in the industry to ensure the optimal performance of technical assets.
Previous Experience at Statoil
Prior to his current role, Jan Kårstad worked as a Maintenance Engineer at Statoil, now known as Equinor, from 2010 to 2011. During his tenure at Statoil, a global energy company, Jan focused on maintenance engineering specific to Statoil's projects. This position allowed him to expand his expertise in maintaining energy production equipment and systems.
Role at Oceaneering
Jan Kårstad was employed by Oceaneering as a Maintenance Engineer from 2009 to 2011, based in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway. Oceaneering is known for providing engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry. In this role, Jan was responsible for ensuring the maintenance integrity of engineering systems, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
IT Consulting in the Norwegian Army
Between 1999 and 2000, Jan Kårstad worked in IT consulting for the Norwegian Army. This role involved providing technical support and IT solutions to enhance military operations. His responsibilities included system maintenance and technical troubleshooting, laying the groundwork for his later shift to engineering maintenance roles.
Educational Background
Jan Kårstad holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He also attended the University of Arizona for one year from 2002 to 2003, and he studied at Molde University College from 2001 to 2002. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in science and engineering, which has been instrumental throughout his professional career.