Marine Operations

Do you want to launch your career journey in Marine Operations in Energy Systems? We are looking for Graduates to join our team in 2024!

The section Marine Operations delivers world leading expertise within marine operations assurance, advisory and verification, together with marine warranty surveys. We are global industry leaders in complex marine operations, assurance of defining breakthrough innovations in marine operations, industry research and thought leadership

DNV is now looking for young professionals who are ready to start their journey with us in August 2024.

What to expect as a Graduate in 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.

Typical services executed in the section are:

• 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
• Simulation and analysis of marine operations

Work tasks will include:

• 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
  - Analysis and verification of marine operations and safety systems of ships and offshore installations
• 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

Position Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate should have:

• 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)

Reasons to work with us

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, and competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Work/life balance: We offer flexible working hours and have a 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. You may also join employee associations to establish networks through social and professional activities. Our largest society CONNECT throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• Career and development. The possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV are extensive. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, competence 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 environment. You will also be part of a culture where our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we act towards each other, our customers and perform our work.

At our Høvik office we are 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 located on our premises.

It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

Interested? How to apply

Please upload your CV, application letter and grade certificate in our application tracking system (iCIMS). All documents should be in English, if possible. Applicants without this information will not be considered.

We understand that you might be interested in more than one of our opportunities for Graduates. In such situation, we would greatly appreciate if you could provide this information in your cover letter and by answering to the screening questions during the application process. Thanks to that we will be able to manage your application in the best way. However, if you do not feel comfortable with sharing such information, we understand it.

Application deadline: 01.10.2023

We are ready to receive your application – apply now!

For more information about the position, please contact Stig Johannesen, Head of Section, NDms Marine Operations, Energy Systems, Northern Europe +47 90977437.

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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!