Job Description

Join our team as a Machinery Maintenance expert!

About the role

Are you looking for a way to join one of Norway’s most attractive workplaces for engineers? Do you want to start or develop your career in the world of ship classification? Are you based in Oslo or nearby? Does Ship Machinery Maintenance sound exciting to you? This is the right opportunity for you!

What’s waiting for you here is a team of 17 highly skilled maritime 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.

What do we do?

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. The topic is high on the strategic agenda, for DNV and for our customers, aiming for a digital future.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking to hire someone who can coordinate the data interface between DNV and the PMS software suppliers – assisted by our competent IT team. This task combines administrative control, communication and deep technical insights. You will be trained to validate various PMS software according to the DNV rules, assisting the PMS software suppliers in understanding our compliance requirements, and to deliver the digital machinery maintenance service to our customers through on-the-job training. As your experience grows, you will be contributing to developing and improving classification rule requirements, instructions and procedures and the existing digital services and tools.

Which tasks you can expect here:

• PMS software suppliers single point of contact to be the first line contact point between DNV and the PMS software suppliers, assisting them in their way to DNV type approval and proper data integration to our systems. With time, coordinating their visibility in our established Partner program.
• 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, rules compliance and relevant processes and contribute to the technical machinery helpdesk.
• Manage projects: Maintain control over tasks and progress in the various smaller projects.
• 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.

For questions regarding the role, please contact Silje With, Head of Section, +47 980 45 989 or silje.brathagen@dnv.com

Why apply for a role in DNV?

• Purpose-Driven Work Be part of a world-leading company committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment.
• Career Growth Access a wide range of development opportunities in a company that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and personal growth.
• 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.
• Work-Life Balance: Strong focus on employee well-being.
• 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.

If this sounds like the right place for you - we are looking forward to receiving your application. 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.

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.

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

• Insights in ship maintenance and ship maintenance systems
• In-field experiencesuch as maintenance responsible in any industry, background from PMS software suppliers or experience from establishing data driven services within shipping is equally valuable as holding a higher university degree.
• Basic knowledge of ship classification, rules and class systematics is preferable, but not a firm requirement
• Fluent language skills in English, and preferably Norwegian

You will recognize yourself in the following:

• You can easily find your footing in the Norwegian working 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.
• You are digitally forward leaning, embracing the future of artificial intelligence, and interest in learning new digital skills.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

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About Maritime
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.