Machinery maintenance expert

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.

Do you want to join our team as a Machinery Maintenance Expert?

We are looking for you who are somehow familiar with DNV and ship classification, and who wants to join us in one of Norway’s most attractive workplaces for engineers here at beautiful Høvik near Oslo, Norway.

Your new team will consist of around 20 highly skilled engineers from diverse cultures and generations, all working in the Machinery and Marpol section. Together, we cover exactly these two core topics for DNV.In a bigger picture, we are part of DNV Maritime -Ship classification - Technical Support counting about 200 experts working in related fields.

In our daily work our section provides technical expertise within our disciplines to DNV’s fleet in service stakeholders - both internal and external. Typical tasks include damage and repair evaluations, rule interpretations, and the development of new services aligned with the DNV strategy.

For this specific position, you will strengthen a smaller team responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering data-driven digital alternatives to existing in-person machinery surveys for ship classification. You will expand your skills in ship machinery maintenance, condition-based maintenance, data-driven services, and understanding customer expectations.

As our first priority, you will be trained to deliver the digital machinery maintenance service to our customers through on-the-job training. As your experience grows, you will be contributing to develop and improve classification rule requirements, instructions and procedures and the existing digital services and tools.

Additionally, you will participate in our formalized technical help desk duty service, using your competence to respond to questions from internal and external customers.

Typical tasks will be:

• Conduct digital audits: Dive into ship machinery maintenance data and perform digital audits to ensure fleet-wide compliance for ship managers
• Support customers: Be the go-to expert on technical matters related to machinery maintenance and relevant processes and contribute to the technical machinery helpdesk
• Manage projects: Maintain control over tasks and progress in the various smaller project
• Innovate: Continue to develop our machinery services into the data-driven domain
• Share knowledge: Provide valuable insights to the DNV organization and customers regarding machinery maintenance, through meetings and presentations - both internally and externally
• Develop rules: Participate in the development of relevant rules and other service documents.
• Foster community: Be an active member of our social committee to help maintain a positive working environment

What we offer

Why apply for a role in DNV?

• Work-Life Balance: Strong focus on employee well-being.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, international team that values collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect. Participate in social and professional networks like CONNECT which hosts regular events and gatherings.
• Attractive Benefits: Enjoy 6 weeks of annual vacation, a subsidized canteen, competitive pension and insurance plans, parental leave, competitive salary and a global profit-sharing scheme.
• Career Growth: Access a wide range of development opportunities in a company that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and personal growth.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a world-leading company committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.
• Exceptional Workplace: Our Høvik office offers stunning seaside surroundings, access to kayaks, sailboats, tennis courts, gym facilities, and more than 30 activity groups. We also provide free parking and shuttle buses 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

Competencies as listed below, in prioritized order, is beneficial:

• Insights in ship maintenance and ship maintenance systems
• In-field experiencesuch as surveyor, chief engineer, super intendent, fleet manager, maintenance responsible, PMS software supplier, ISM auditor, or class surveyor is equally valuable as holding a higher university degree
• Some knowledge of ship classification, rules and class systematics
• Fluent language skills in English, and preferably Norwegian

You will recognize yourself in the following:

• You have an established connection to Norway and Norwegian culture
• You are social, a team player, and enjoy collaborating and communicating with both colleagues and customers in face-to-face situations
• You are well organized and enjoy managing smaller projects
• You are hardworking, motivated and forward-thinking

So, do you want to join our team? We are very much looking forward to receiving your application!

As we are looking forward to summer holidays, we will in practice not review the applications before the start of August, so please be patient.

Application deadline: 8th of August 2025 at 23.55 CET.

Work location: Høvik, Oslo, Norway.

For questions regarding the role, please contact Silje Brathagen With, Head of Section, +47 980 45 989 or silje.brathagen@dnv.com or Thomas Knödlseder, Principal Engineer, +47 942 55 017 or thomas.knoedlseder@dnv.com

We kindly ask you to apply through our recruitment system and include your CV and application letter in English. Applications received by email will not be reviewed.