Approval Engineer for Navigation and Telecom systems

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Maritim

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

About the role

We are looking for an Approval Engineer based in either Oslo or Hamburg to join our team.

As an Approval Engineer in our unit, you will become part of a highly qualified team focusing on navigational safety. We perform plan approval of navigation and GMDSS equipment as well as internal communication systems for new buildings and fleet in service. We co-operate with our approval centres in Asia for the approval of ships and offshore units.

As an Approval Engineer, you will:

• Work on statutory matters on behalf of flag states (SOLAS, MODU Code, HSC Code, SRtP, Torremolinos, COLREG etc.) and DNV’s nautical safety class notations - NAUT (OSV, OC, AW).
• Interact directly with yards, designers, and colleagues worldwide.
• Join a highly qualified team focused on navigational safety.
• Provide expert assistance to internal and external customers.
• Work on development projects and new technologies such as vessels with Wind Assisted Propulsions Systems (WAPS) and autonomous vessels.
• Receive training to acquire relevant competencies to be able to work independently.

What we offer

• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development.
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support.
• Attractive total compensation package.
• International working environment.
• Flexible working hours and focus on work- life balance.
• Engage in interesting and challenging projects, both nationally and internationally, offering ample opportunities for both professional and personal development.
• Be part of a world-leading company that has a global reach with more than 14 000 employees around to world and is headquartered in Norway.
  
  The benefits may vary according to the country.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

We are looking for a motivated individual with the following qualifications:

• MSc or BSc in maritime disciplines, navigation, or a similar field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience, including seagoing experience
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Dedication to navigation, communication, and innovative solutions.
• Flexibility with work tasks and the ability to adapt to different situations.

Who you are:

• You are a team player with a positive attitude who strives to obtain results for the team but also able to work independently when needed.
• You are motivated and eager to expand your skills.
• You are service-minded, proactive, solution-oriented, and flexible.
• You are able to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including international teams, clients, and industry professionals, ensuring clear and professional interactions.
• You are a strong team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• You are able to represent the section both internally and externally and talk to customers worldwide.
• You have strong personal integrity.

Please make sure to apply by the end of the day on 10th July 2024