Senior hydrogen safety researcher

Location:
Oslo, Norway
Business:
Group
Position type:
Full Time
Job ID:
2593
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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 Group functions

Group functions in DNV are experts on finance and accounting, human resources, communication and sustainability, legal, tax and compliance – providing company-wide support, governance and strategic projects. Group also includes our strategic Research and Development unit, which provides science-based insights and foresight to tackle transformations and challenges across the industries we serve.

About the role

Our strategic research unit, Group Research and Development (GRD) has per today close to 130 talented researchers covering a wide range of selected topics of strategic importance to DNV. GRD performs strategic and applied research for DNV focusing on knowledge development and technology demonstration through collaborations with academia and industry. One of our focuses is on building knowledge around the energy transition, combining understanding of entire value chains including associated emissions and technologies to measure, monitor and reduce emissions in a safe manner.

The successful candidate will be part of the Low Carbon Technology group of the Research and Development unit in DNV. The focus of this group of researchers is to build knowledge around hydrogen value chains from production to end-use. This involves risk assessments, techno-economic assessments, sustainability assessments and sector coupling of energy systems. As a Senior hydrogen safety researcher you get the opportunity to work with, for example:

  • Safety of hydrogen and hydrogen derived fuels
  • Exploring new technologies and developing novel approaches for risk assessments
  • Support the digital development of DNV’s risk assessment services
  • Engaging with clients in understanding industry needs and prototype solutions
  • Building international networks externally and internally with key people in this field
  • Participate in larger public-funded research projects in this field
  • Collaborate with top academic personnel at relevant national and international universities

What we offer

  • 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.
  • Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.

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.

About you

Position Qualifications:

  • Higher education (master’s degree or higher) in relevant discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemical, Numerical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related discipline)
  • Preferably with 5-10 years of experience from industry or academia
  • Knowledge and experience within Technical Safety and/or Various risk analysis techniques
  • Digital skills, and interest in applying these skills to enhance value and efficiency of services is a strong advantage
  • Knowledge of the Energy business and /or green technologies (Hydrogen, synthetic fuels, carbon capture and storage, …) is an advantage
  • Solution oriented, with ability both to work independently and in teams
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English

Personal characteristics:

We are looking for a positive and visionary individual that enjoys working in a team that are exploring the environment friendly solutions.

  • You are result-oriented and possess creativity, energy and drive
  • You enjoy working both independently and in teams
  • You are technically strong, curious and eager to share knowledge
  • You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • You are open to transition into our energy systems business area in the longer run to apply research and innovation results more directly with customers

Benefits

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.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

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.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, six weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

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.

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.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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