Graduate 2027 - Operational Center and Class Systematics

DNV AS; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks vacation

Pension plan

Insurance

Global profit share

Canteen & gym on premises

Free parking & shuttle

Job summary

DNV is seeking graduates for the Operational Centre and Class Systematics, starting August 2027, to deliver remote surveys and provide technical support to ship managers worldwide. The role focuses on remote surveys, DATE access to technical experts, and handling inquiries as part of the duty team.

You should have a Master’s or Bachelor's in a maritime-related field, strong English, and an interest in vessel operations and regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a maritime-related field.
• General interest and understanding of vessel operations and maritime regulations.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Operational experience is an advantage (e.g., sailing, yard experience).
• Six weeks annual vacation and attractive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote surveys and technical support to ship managers and owners.
• Provide 24/7/365 support as part of the operational centre duty team.
• Support the class systematics and remote surveys using DATE (Direct Access to Technical Experts).
• Participate in customer meetings and knowledge-sharing seminars.

Skills

Communication in English

Interest in vessel ops

Operational experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in maritime field

Job description

Graduate 2027 - Operational Center and Class Systematics

• Sektor Privat

Deliver remote surveys and technical support (DATE) to ship managers, and participate in the operational centre duty team.

• Master's or bachelor's degree in a maritime-related field
• General interest and understanding of vessel operations and maritime regulations
• Strong communication skills in English
• Operational experience (e.g., sailing, yard experience) is an advantage
• 6 weeks annual vacation
• Competitive pension, insurance, and global profit share scheme
• Subsidised canteen, gym facilities, and kindergarten on premises
• Free parking and shuttle buses from Skøyen, Lysaker, and Sandvika

Launch your maritime career at the heart of DNV's technical support - in our Global Operational Centre!

Technical support in Ship Classification provides global support and governance to all DNV’s regions in the daily operations and surveys of vessels. Technical Support consists of 10 units whereby 5 of these units are in Høvik, 3 in Hamburg along with 3 hub units located in Greece, Houston and Singapore. Together, we cover all technical disciplines which are relevant for vessels in operation and their needs. With all these units located strategically, we can provide 24/7 service to our customers via remote surveys and DATE® - Direct Access to Technical Experts service.

Operational Centre and Class Systematics is a key unit in technical support. The unit forms the core of the Operational Centre, with a primary focus on handling remote surveys and technical queries. In our daily work, we provide technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders across DNV’s fleet in service. The unit is also responsible for DNV’s Class Systematics and Remote Surveys. We cooperate closely with other discipline units in Technical Support. We are looking for a skilled and motivated graduate to join this highly evolving, demanding, and exciting section.

DNV is now looking for young professionals who are ready to start their journey with us in August 2027.

What to expect as a Graduate in Martime in Operational Centre and Class Systematics:

Through our digital tools, deliver our core services as Remote Surveys and DATE (direct access to technical experts) to support fleet-wide compliance for ship managers and owners

Be part of developing the digital class service fit for future

Be part of the operational centre duty team

Participation and presentation at customer meetings, experience exchange seminars etc

Contribute to maintaining our superior quality in systems and class deliverables

Who are we looking for?

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a maritime-related field (e.g. marine technology, nautical science, marine engineering, naval architecture)

General interest and understanding of vessel operations and maritime regulations

Strong communication skills in English

Operational experience is an advantage (e.g. sailing, internship onboard, yard experience or similar), but not a requirement

Reasons to work with us:

Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.

Career and development. DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.

Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with 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. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.

Our Høvik office is 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 and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

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.

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.

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.

SO

Stener Olav Stenersen

Head of Department - Technical Support Norway