Senior Consultant - Safety & Risk - German Speaking

Overview

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 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

Our Risk Management Northern Europe department is looking for German-speaking experts to join our Risk Management Advisory section as a Senior Consultant.

Our department has more than 100 employees across locations in Hamburg (Germany), BeNeLux and Norway and offers a wide service portfolio along the entire Energy value chain. The section Risk Management Advisory in Germany covers, among others, consulting and trainings in the following service areas:

• Process Hazard Analysis (HAZID, HAZOP, FME(C)A, FTA, ETA etc.)
• Implementation and auditing of safety management systems
• Functional Safety
• Reliability analysis
• Incident investigation

We support our clients through the whole project lifetime from feasibility studies over the design and the operation of plants to the decommissioning. As the Risk Management section, we work closely together with other disciplines in Hamburg as well as the worldwide network of DNVs risk consultants.

As a German-speaking consultant you will be responsible for work in all the above service areas and will have the possibility of specialization in dedicated subjects.

The job covers in depth teamwork and:

• Management and processing of our key clients in the field of risk management
• Technical support around new client development and during the setup of proposals
• Set up and implementation of solutions for technical and organizational challenges of our clients
• Support of our clients through method expertise in process and plant safety
• Safety studies and risk management projects during design and operation of plants
• Trainings, Workshops, Audits, Desktop work.

What we offer

Our benefits for full-time permanent employees generally include:

• Regular working time of 39 hours with flextime account and home office possibility
• Yearly profit share scheme – company-based performance bonus
• 100% employer-funded pension scheme
• Yearly review of individual career plan & development, including an annual salary review
• 30 vacation days per year
• Subsidized public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket)
• Voluntary sickness supplement up to 12 months
• Company Sports & Urban Sports Club Membership
• Bike Leasing (JobRad)
• Discounted meal offers depending on location
• Other additional benefits - Sabbatical, Employee Assistance Program, Corporate Benefits

About you

• University degree in a relevant discipline (Master degree, Ph.D. or similar) with knowledge in one or more of the relevant service areas
• Fluent German, including understanding technical, legal and commercial terms and ability to perform internal and external service related meetings in German
• Fluent English, including technical terms
• Proven work experience in the field of risk management or similar - ideally 4-5 years of experience
• Additional qualifications in the industry area are of benefit (HAZID, HAZOP, Asset integrity management, risk management, FS Engineer or similar)
• Motivated work attitude, client focus and the ability to present and sell our services and develop them further
• Strong logical mindset and problem solving attitude
• Good communication skills
• High commitment to DNV's purpose, vision and values
• Flexibility for consulting work which can include time working in client offices

Please note that for candidates with employment history in Germany we cannot proceed to the interview stage without the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Cover- /Motivation Letter; University Diplomas & Transcripts; Reference Letter(s). All documents shall preferably be submitted in English. Please provide them at your earliest convenience to ensure a smooth and timely assessment process. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.