Project Specialist - Marine \\& Technical Projects

OSM Thome Limited; Arendal; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Travel opportunities

Seaside office in Arendal

Job summary

OSM Thome Limited in Arendal seeks a Project Specialist – Marine & Technical Projects to support inspections, repairs and modifications on vessels and offshore units. A hands-on marine/technical background is preferred, with experience from ships, yards or offshore operations.

You will assist in planning and executing projects, collaborating with crews, clients, suppliers, and authorities. Travel and on-site work are expected, with opportunities to grow into project management roles.

Qualifications

• University degree or practical education in marine technology or shipping operation.
• Experience in shipping or offshore operation with maintenance, repairs, or marine projects.
• Background as marine/mechanical engineer, superintendent, service engineer, or senior crew.
• Willingness to travel and work onboard or at shipyards.

Responsibilities

• Support inspections, repairs, and modifications of vessels and offshore units.
• Prepare and follow up repairs and modifications onboard and at shipyards.
• Work closely with vessel crews, clients, suppliers, class and authorities.
• Support project planning and execution, and take responsibility for smaller projects.
• Help identify safe, practical and cost‑effective technical solutions.

Skills

Marine engineer

Mechanical engineer

Class/Authority experience

Service engineer

Senior crew member

Education

University degree in marine technology or shipping operations

Job description

Project Specialist – Marine & Technical Projects

• Sektor Privat

Support inspections, repairs, and modifications of vessels and offshore units, and assist in project planning and execution.

• Experience in shipping or offshore operation with maintenance, repairs, modifications, or marine projects
• Background as marine/mechanical engineer, superintendent, service engineer, or senior crew member
• Willingness to travel and work onboard or at shipyards
• Opportunity to develop into technical project and project management roles
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits
• Travel opportunities and a seaside office in Arendal

Project Specialist – Marine & Technical Projects

Do you have a strong technical shipping background and enjoy solving practical technical challenges?

OSM Thome is looking for a Project Specialist – Marine & Technical Projects to join our project team in Arendal. We welcome candidates with hands‑on experience from vessels, shipyards, offshore units, class / authorities, technical ship management or the marine equipment industry.

What will you do?

Support inspections, repairs, modifications and of vessels and offshore units

Prepare and follow up repairs / modification onboard and at shipyards

Work closely with vessel crews, clients, suppliers, class and authorities

Support project planning and execution, and take responsibility for smaller projects/work packages

Help identify safe, practical and cost‑effective technical solutions

Who are we looking for?

You may have a university degree or practical education in marine technology or shipping operation, with background as marine/mechanical engineer, class/authority representative, technical superintendent, service engineer or experienced senior crew member.

We value:

Combination of theoretical competence and practical experience in shipping / offshore industry

Good technical understanding and a hands‑on mindset

Experience from shipping / offshore operation with maintenance, repairs, modifications or marine projects

A structured, safety‑focused and solution‑oriented approach

Willingness to travel and work onboard or at shipyards when required

A university degree is not the only route into this role. Relevant practical experience is equally valuable.

What we offer:

Exiting marine and offshore projects

Opportunity to develop into technical project and project management roles

A strong multidisciplinary working environment

Flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits

Travel opportunities and a great seaside office in Arendal