Graduate 2025 - Marine Operations

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About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

Are you ready to kickstart your career in Marine Operations? We are seeking Graduates to join our team in 2025!

Energy Systems/Marine Operations

In this position, you will have opportunity to challenge yourself and grow as you work on pioneering projects onshore and offshore alongside regular operations. You will be mentored and supported to set a strong career pathway to becoming an industry leader. You will be part of a cross–functional team of highly skilled colleagues working in close partnership with other parts of DNV in multidisciplinary projects.

As we drive our growth ambitions and maintain our strategic market position, we aim to strengthen current assurance services in marine operations by developing existing and new services, as well as pursuing new opportunities in the energy transition.

The section is in the Structures department of DNV Energy Systems, Northern Europe with teams in Hamburg, Germany and Høvik, Norway. The work location is Høvik, but you will experience a worldwide project arena.

DNV is now looking for young professionals who are ready to start their journey with us in August 2025.

What to expect as a Graduate in Energy Systems/Marine Operations:

• Marine Warranty Survey services
  • Review and approval of towing operations, barge and vessel transports, lifting and load-out operations, offshore- and subsea installations, rig moves, mooring and removal, in the offshore renewable energy sector, oil and gas sector and offshore fish farming industry
• Verification of marine operations against DNV standards:
  • Structural and operation design
  • Simulations and analysis
  • Location approval and mooring analysis
• Technical advisory and consultancy
• Technology Qualification

Work tasks will include:

• Simulation and analysis of marine operations
• Perform design verification and procedure review, i.e. installation and assembly methods, load-out, sea transportation (wet tow, barge and heavy transport vessel), lifting and heavy lift operations inshore and offshore, load transfer operations
• Review conceptual and detail design of temporary structures, i.e. grillage & sea-fastening, lift points, guides & bumpers
• Project management of marine assurance from early concept to project conclusion
• Prepare and attend onshore and offshore marine warranty and verification surveys
• Support further development of DNV Standards and Recommended Practices

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What we offer

Reasons to work with us

Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.

Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.

Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.

Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.

Our Høvik office is located in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

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

• MSc degree or equivalent in relevant discipline, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Nautical Science
• Firm understanding of the energy transition and its impacts on marine operations with focus on Northern Europe (Norwegian Continental Shelf and Germany)
• Be structured and detailed, with ability to combine practice and theory, context and consequences
• Commercial mindset and enthusiasm for client relationship building and management
• Excellence in delivery of services for our clients
• Willingness to take new challenges and grow within their role
• Highly driven with a positive and pro–active attitude
• Strong communication skills in both English and Norwegian (Scandinavian language)

Interested? How to apply

To be considered for this role, please register your CV, application letter, and grade transcripts in our application tracking system (Oracle) electronically. All documents should be in English, if possible. If you choose to apply for more than one role in DNV, please state your preference in the application letter.
Note: It is important that you upload your diplomas and transcripts with your application:
1. Upload your CV in our portal
2. Scan diplomas and transcripts together with your cover letter in one document and upload this together

Application deadline: 06.10.2024. We might begin the interviewing process before the deadline.
Any questions? Please contact Stig Johannesen, on +4790977437 or Mads Hell Hansen +4795157263.
We are ready to receive your application – so apply now!

DNV expects all candidates to be open and share all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. DNV is comprised by the Norwegian laws and regulations regarding Security and Export Control. As part of our security assessment candidates are asked about affiliation with high-risk countries. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates and any offer is conditional upon background check verification.