Senior Technical Consultant - Safety, Risk and Reliability

Location:
Oslo, Norway
Business:
Maritime
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
4262
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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 the role

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Consultant to join our competent advisory team at Høvik (Oslo) within Safety, Risk & Reliability.

Decarbonization, energy efficiency measures, digital transformation, and autonomous and digital ship systems are transforming the maritime industry. All aspects leading to increased complexity and interdependencies in both ship system design, the human element and operational processes. To effectively tackle the potential hazards and unfamiliar risks this entails, we adopt a multidisciplinary approach to manage the risks – the Human, Organisational and Technical approach. To meet client needs and strengthen our capabilities we are now seeking a technical risk consultant, particularly within the fields of emerging technologies, decarbonization, autonomous ship and remote operations. Our section works closely with maritime clients world-wide to provide them with the foundation to make risk-based decisions on operational and technical issues. Our client base ranges from large entities (such as IMO, EMSA, flag states, etc.) to international ship owners, shipyards and operators.

Are you…

… ready to leverage your skills and experience to tackle complex challenges alongside a dedicated team and our clients?

… possessing a background in risk assessments and risk management within the maritime, offshore or energy sector?

… motivated to further develop risk management in the maritime industry as it shifts towards a greener and more digital future?

If you find yourself nodding along, we encourage you to seize this opportunity and join us!

Key responsibilities in the role:

  • Perform risk assessments and consultancy services related to alternative fuels (such as LNG, methanol, hydrogen, ammonia, etc.) and autonomous and remotely operated ships and ship functions. Carry out technical risk assessment studies of various degree of complexity.
  • Drive innovation and development of new services and risk assessment methods within the fields of emerging technologies, autonomy and remote operations.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to proactively address potential challenges within the maritime sector.
  • You will be responsible for project execution from A to Z. This includes marketing and bidding activities, project work and project management, writing technical reports, preparing presentations, customer follow-up.

What we offer
  • Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized 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.

About you

Skills, experience and qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in engineering, risk management, or a related field. Applicants with equivalent experience and qualifications will also be considered.
  • Working experience with background from maritime, offshore or energy. Candidates with experience from consultancy risk management and workshop facilitation are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience with qualitative and knowledge of quantitative risk analysis, digitalization/automation, remote operations, technical safety, future fuels and ship systems.
  • For you to succeed as a consultant in our section, you should be self-driven, analytical, customer oriented and motivated by tackling complex challenges. A substantial part of being a consultant is related to customer interaction and workshop facilitation. It is therefore important that you enjoy facilitating meetings and workshops with both small and larger teams and have the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and find motivation by taking on new challenges.
  • We are looking for applicants with a genuine interest in supporting our clients with their value-creation through advisory services related to safety management, organizational processes, technical challenges, and new technology.

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.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; we are looking forward to not only seeing your CV but also your motivational letter. Kindly apply through our recruitment system as applications through email will not be evaluated.

For questions about the role, please contact Berit Letting, Head of Section Safety, Risk & Reliability, email: berit.letting@dnv.com or phone: +47 930 22 631.

Application deadline: 31/5-25 at 23.59 CET.

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

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.

“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.

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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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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.