Operation Manager at DNV

DNV; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Profit sharing

Insurance

Pension schemes

Professional development

Social events

Be Well program

Job summary

DNV Australia seeks an Operation Manager to lead IPA Australia activities within the Offshore Class, overseeing accreditation, client audits, and market development to expand certification services.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in Industrial Product Certification, strong stakeholder management, and deep knowledge of Australian schemes. Hybrid work model and global career opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Industrial Product Certification.
• Knowledge of Australian product certification schemes (WaterMark, WMTS, AS series, CPR, Ex).
• Self-driven, proactive, and highly motivated with strong customer relationship management and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage IPA Australia operation activities.
• Maintain JAS/NZS accreditation and coordinate with the accreditation body.
• Participate in sales activities and perform client audits.
• Develop go-to-market activities and meet with existing and potential clients.
• Aim to achieve IPA Australia business targets and grow certification services.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Operation Manager

Location: Australia, Australia Business: Maritime Position type: Full Time Contract type: Time Limited Employee Job ID: 7535

About us

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.

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.

About the role

DNV Industrial Product Assurance is vertical within the Offshore Class organization. DNV Industrial Product Assurance service portfolio is set up to certify equipment for industries to operate safely. With DNV’s global presence and deep expertise our work gives customers the confidence and “license to operate” in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Through independent testing, inspection, certification, and related support services, we assure compliance with international standards, EU directives, and national regulations enabling market access and reducing risk. Business Development executive will be responsible for Industrial Product Assurance within the areas of Hazardous Area, Welding, Pressure Equipment, Construction Products, Machinery, and Battery. scheme service portfolio.

Responsibilities

• This role will be responsible to manage IPA Australia operation activities
• Maintain existing JAS/NZS accreditation and coordinate with accreditation body
• Participate in sales activities and perform client audits
• Develop go to market activities including identifying and meeting with existing and potential clients
• Responsible to achieve IPA Australia business targets
• Enhance Industrial Product Assurance customer base in Australia
• Shall have ability to deal with client executive management
• Ensure good relationship with team and other stakeholders

What we offer

• Wellbeing: DNV understands the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and aligned with our value of caring for our people, we have a ‘Be Well’ program in place.
• Bonus opportunity: We believe it is important to reward our employees with an annual discretionary profit scheme or sales incentive scheme – depending on your role.
• Insurances: DNV covers permanent employees for life and total permanent disability insurance as well as salary continuance insurance to safeguard you within our DNV Superannuation scheme.
• Parental and long service leave: DNV has a generous parental leave and long service leave policy.
• Hybrid work: We offer a hybrid work model to foster our culture while providing you with working flexibility.
• Professional membership: We will support you with membership fees for your relevant governing body applicable to your position.
• Social activities: To foster our culture, we enjoy regular social get togethers

About you

Position Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, with relevant experience in Industrial Product Certification. Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably with a JAS-ANZ accredited certification body in Australia. Strong knowledge of product certification schemes applicable in Australia, including the WaterMark Scheme (WMTS-012, WMTS-028, WMTS-040, WMTS-1172, AS 3497, AS 3718, AS 4129, AS 4130, AS 3662), Gas Cylinder Test Station Scheme (AS 2337), and Product Mark Schemes (AS 3669, AS 4129, AS 4130, AS 3571). Familiarity with relevant EU directives and standards such as CPR, ISO 3834, and Ex certification is essential. Self-driven, proactive, and highly motivated professional. Strong customer relationship management and client service skills. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to drive business growth and expand certification services across the Australian market. Candidates currently based in Australia will be given preference. 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.

Projects and case studies

Our work helps pioneering companies and covers latest trends, regulations, initiatives to develop solutions to the most complex challenges the maritime industry is facing.

Remote surveys

By using an online or video link to the vessel, our dedicated remote surveyors can support vessels anywhere in the world.

Maritime Digital Twin

The cloud-based digital twin is a virtual image of customers’ assets, maintained through the lifecycle and easily accessible at any time.

Maritime Cyber Security

Cyber security is an important topic for the maritime industries due to rapid digital change that come with new threats and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

• Profit Share You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.
• Insurance Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.
• Pension Schemes We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.
• Professional Development We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.
• Hybrid Working Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.
• Purpose-led organization You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.
• Supportive and caring culture We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.
• Attractive rewards We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

I have become part of a "family", where I feel truly at ease and everyone is valued for doing their best for the entire community. Elena | NB/CMC Surveyor

From a technical perspective, I’m proud of our innovative projects that delivery solutions aligned with safety and sustainability. Eduardo | Offshore surveyor

It feels so meaningful to take an active part of the global energy transition, creating a safe and sustainable future for all. Ming Oleg | Senior Surveyor

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision. Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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.