Senior Marine Operations Engineer

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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 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

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

There is opportunity to challenge yourself and grow as you work on pioneering projects onshore and offshore alongside regular operations. You will be part of a cross–functional team of highly skilled colleagues working in close partnership with other units within DNV.

As we drive our strong 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 part of the Structures Department of DNV Energy Systems, Northern Europe with teams in Hamburg, Germany and Høvik, Norway.

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:

• Review planning and execution 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
• Perform location approval and verify inshore/offshore mooring analysis
• Project management of small to medium size projects
• Prepare and attend onshore and offshore marine warranty and verification surveys
• Support further development of DNV Standards and Recommended Practices

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
• Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international

About you

The successful candidate should have:

• Engineering Degree in relevant discipline, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Nautical Science
• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• A good understanding of the energy transition and its impact on maritime operations with focus on Northern Europe (Norwegian Continental Shelf and Germany)
• Excellence in delivery of services for clients
• Good communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to combine practice and theory, context and consequences (Be structured and detailed)
• Strong communication skills in both English and Norwegian (Scandinavian language)
• Highly driven with positive and pro-active attitude
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to take new challenges and grow within their role
• Knowledge of SESAM including SIMO/SIMA or Orcaflex is an adventage
• 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
• Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international

If you require further information on this position prior to applying, please contact Mads Hell Hansen – Principal Engineer Phone: +47 95157263

Deadline for the application is 30th of September.

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 a final candidates and any offer is conditional upon background check verification.

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.