Fleet Quality Management Specialist

Location:
Oslo, Norway
Business:
Maritime
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
4787
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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

Our Technical Support team, with about 200 awesome colleagues, is here to help with all kinds of Fleet in Service issues. We're available around the clock for our customers and colleagues, with teams strategically located in Norway, Germany, Greece, Poland, Singapore and the USA. We offer key services like DATE (Direct Access to Technical Expert), Remote Surveys, and we govern all Fleet in Service technical matters.

Now, we're looking for a Fleet Quality Management Specialist to join our newly established Fleet Quality, PSC, and Management System Section, which is a team that is aspiring to set the core foundations that ensure continuous safe operations and quality for our fleet with the ambition to further improve DNV’s PSC performance in years to come.

This role reports to the Head of Fleet Quality, PSC & Management Systems. You could be based in either Oslo (Høvik) or Hamburg and this position may involve travelling between these locations on need basis.

Our Fleet Quality Management Specialist will be a key team member for ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance across our fleet. This role will be deeply involved in developing while integrating existing governance processes and activities uniting three (3) core disciplines, which are ISM, fleet monitoring and PSC (threefold). The specialist will work closely with various experts to improve our fleet quality and safety.

Key responsibilities will mainly include the following:

  • Synergy
    • Actively contributes to finding and creating synergies between our threefold expertise.
  • Modernization
    • Drive the modernization of our threefold deliveries and processes, ensuring they stay relevant to the current/future needs of our customers and market
  • Tool development
    • Participate or lead in the development of production tools dedicated to our threefold activities.
  • Technical case
    • Assess, investigate, and respond to unit related technical cases/queries (internal/external) via DATE®, and perform remote/physical audit delivery activities when required
  • Lead trainer
    • Take responsibility as lead trainer for courses, refreshing content to address current challenges and demands.
  • Meetings
    • Prepare for and participate in relevant internal/external meetings, internal quality workshops, and experience exchange seminars.

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

Qualifications:

  • Relevant Master’s/bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • Minimum 5 years experience in the Maritime industry, preferably related to quality and safety management
  • Intermediate to advance PowerBI knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

We believe that an ideal candidate should have the following attributes to excel in this position:

  • Maintain high morale by contributing to a positive work environment
  • Believing in data and ready to harvest its potential
  • Demonstrate competence and experience in core areas
  • Open for new tasks and challenges
  • Dynamic and solution oriented
  • Willing to travel when required for planned activities
  • Strong customer focus
  • Ability to create engaging presentations

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.

If you have any questions, kindly reach out to Kamlesd Kumar, Head of Fleet Quality, PSC & Management Systems: kamlesd.kumar@dnv.com

We are truly looking forward to receiving your application. In order to be evaluated for the role, we kindly ask all candidates to apply through our recruitment system and to attach a CV and application letter in the application.

We will prioritize candidates who already live in Germany or Norway. Please specify in your application if you plan to relocate.

Application deadline: 4th of August 2025 at 23.55 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

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.

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.

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.