• Job Description

  Req#: 21162

  Local Unit & Position Description

  Do you want to join our Technology Centre and be at the heart of developing disruptive technologies in a team of world leading experts?

  DNV Technology Centre

  Materials and structural integrity are critical aspects of any structure. With the ongoing energy transition we are working with wind turbines, pipelines, and other offshore technologies to ensure safe and cost effective operation. Our team of structural integrity experts are widely recognized in DNV and in the industry. We advise our customers in Norway and internationally. We collaborate closely with asset owners. We carry out custom tests in our laboratories to back critical decisions with data. Right now, we are seeing a growing demand for our services. In particular towards developing low carbon solutions and lifetime extension of existing infrastructure.

  If you combine a passion for structural integrity, strong academic credentials, professional ambition, good consulting and communications skills, then you are the person we are looking for.

  The service portfolio offered by the team covers key aspects of technical consultancy and advisory. Some key elements are:

  • Decision support within fatigue and fracture combining modelling with test data. Areas where this is relevant include:

    • Evaluations of whether infrastructure such as pipelines is fit for hydrogen and CO2 service.
    • Offshore wind
    • Life extension of Oil & Gas assets in the North Sea
  • Qualification of new ways of making equipment including additive manufacturing.
  • Qualification of new materials including metals, but also polymer and composite materials
  • Failure Analysis and root cause investigations
  • Material selection
  • Hydrogen Induced Stress Cracking Assessments

  The work will comprise of the following main activities:

  • Customer interaction and consultancy related to technology qualification and integrity assessments
  • Project management
  • Carry out advanced fatigue and fracture assessments where state of the art methods are combined with test data from our laboratories
  • Engineering Criticality Assessments
  • Numerical analysis
  • Laboratory testing

  Position Qualifications

  • Higher technical education (master’s degree, Ph.D. or equivalent) in relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Materials Technology)
  • Some years of relevant industrial or research experience
  • Digital skills, and interest in applying these skills to enhance value and efficiency of services is a strong advantage
  • Some knowledge and experience within one or more of the following topics would be an advantage:

  • Business drivers and technical challenges in the Industries we serve. This includes Energy systems (Offshore wind, Oil & Gas, Electrical Infrastructure), Maritime and Aquaculture
  • Knowledge of green technologies (Hydrogen, batteries, carbon capture and storage, ...)
  • Fatigue and fracture
  • Numerical analysis
  • Structural performance of materials

  • Fluency in English. Norwegian written and spoken skills prefered, or a clear ambition to attain working capabilities in Norwegian language

  We offer:

  Working with DNV gives you a unique opportunity to become part of a large & highly competent professional network (nationally and internationally) within a wide range of technical disciplines. You will be working alongside, and be able to learn from leading experts in several areas. You will shape the future of the team and help grow a sound business. You will be capitalizing on own networks and the wide competence base of DNV. You will be embracing the opportunities offered by digitalization.

  A work environment with focus on a good work and life balance. We are a purpose driven team with focus on our core values which are We Care, We Dare, We Share

  If you have questions please contact:

  Gustav Heiberg - Head of Section- Structural Integrity Advisory +4746950312

  Company & Business Area Description

  DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

  We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

  Equal Opportunity Statement

  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 the company

  DNV GL is an international accredited registrar and classification society headquartered in Høvik, Norway.

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