Senior Marine Engineer

Assurance Services is a department of approximately 170 people dedicated to assurance services across various sectors. Our department is organised into two sections: the Project Assurance section, which provides the assurance services from the new building design phase up to the commissioning phase of assets, and the Asset Assurance section, which focuses on providing assurance services for operating assets such as offshore platforms, ships & onshore gas networks. Our complete cycle of services makes us a key contributor to the management of the energy trilemma (energy reliability, affordability, and sustainability) and energy transition. Our markets cover a broad range of energy sectors including upstream Oil & Gas, offshore Renewable Energy and any applications serving the energy industry.

Our Opportunity:

As an engineer in our Dynamic Positioning team, you will join a team of specialists who love finding innovative solutions to our energy industry’s most challenging problems. Based from our Aberdeen office, you’ll be collaborating with forward-thinking customers and technical experts across our business, helping to deliver career and industry-defining projects to help Safeguard Life, Property and Environment.

You will use your marine engineering expertise to support the delivery of Dynamic Positioning (DP) System assurance activities, helping clients verify that their vessels’ Dynamic Positioning systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with industry standards. This will include reviewing technical documentation, attending vessels to witness trials, and acting as an independent technical authority for DP system assurance. 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Attend vessels, as independent witness, recording results from approved trials programmes
• Review FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) and Trials programmes in line with industrial guidelines
• FMEA development, including FMEA and Proving Trials authoring
• Review and author IMCA M190 / M191 compliant trials programmes 
   
• Additional: 
  • Offshore client rep attendances
  • Development of marine operating procedures, method statements, and risk assessments
  • Perform SIMOPS assessments and marine risk evaluations for multi-vessel operations. 

Additionally, you will be given development path that includes virtual and in person courses where you will have the opportunity to meet other colleagues across the country and continents, to improve technical skills, and other career goals. We encourage these opportunities for personal growth in DNV, through our 70-20-10 philosophy (70% learning on the job, 20% coaching & 10% training) to support your ongoing career development.

Responsibilities

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;

• Excellent ongoing career progression opportunities
• Non-contractual profit share scheme
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
• Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical or Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
• Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
   

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.

Qualifications

Our team is comprised of specialists from a variety of technical backgrounds and experience. This diversity aids our thinking and approach when engaging with clients and finding solutions to their technical needs. What they do share is our commitment to safeguarding life, property and the environment, a passion for solving technical problems and an eagerness to grow and develop within a dynamic environment.  In addition to that we look for you to bring:

• A solid marine operational background, ideally gained on offshore support vessels (e.g., Drillship, Dive Vessel, PLV, CLV, AHTS, SOV) at the level of Chief Engineer / Second Engineer would be desirable
• Up-to-date knowledge of marine regulatory and statutory requirements (Class rules), industry assurance standards, and guidelines (IMCA / OCIMF / MTS)
• Experience of reviewing or developing FMEA studies
• Familiarity with closed-bus power systems and battery/hybrid installations (highly advantageous)
• A collaborative, service-minded approach with the ability to simplify complex issues and offer solutions. Experience delivering and selling consultancy / advisory services would be advantageous
• Strong communication and client facing skills. Proficient in technical report writing, demonstrating fluent English in both written and verbal form
• Self-driven and motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Current offshore safety certification is desirable; (i.e. BOSIET / FOET / GWO)
• The nature of your role will require you to hold a current/valid ENG1 or OEUK Medical for offshore work. 
   

Please note that the consultancy/advisory nature of our work means that while offering flexibility and hybrid working opportunities, proximity to our Aberdeen office and clients are important. While the role is primarily office based, you will undertake regular domestic and international travel, often required at short notice. 

N.B. If you feel you do not meet every requirement but have transferable skills (relevant electrical degree) or industry experience and possess the drive and ambition to succeed in this role, we encourage you to get in touch with Christian.Wood2@dnv.com prior to applying to discuss and see whether your background could still be considered.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.