Job Description

Local Unit & Position Description

Det Norske Veritas Canada Ltd. (DNV) is seeking a Senior Work Term Student for the upcoming Spring Semester 2023. DNV is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We enhance safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry \xe2\x80\x93 across all vessel types and offshore structures. We invest heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.

DNV regularly surveys classed vessels including mobile drilling units, dive support vessels, FPSO\xe2\x80\x99s, oil tankers, fishing vessels and anchor handling supply ships to ensure their safety and integrity while in operation.

Our unit is appointed by the C-NLOPB to act as certifying authority for multiple installations for Newfoundland and Labrador\xe2\x80\x99s offshore industry. As certifying authority, DNV Canada Ltd. is required to assess third party equipment intended for use offshore Newfoundland to verify that it is safe and fit for purpose.

What You\'ll Do

• Assisting surveyors in the office to perform surveys of vessels and offshore installation equipment as part of our certifying authority work
• You will attend a vessel in operation with a member of our team and help them complete vessel inspections
• When partaking in certifying authority work you will be expected to witness a host of activities around St. John\xe2\x80\x99s and the Avalon area which can include pressure testing, load testing, approval of welder qualifications and fabrication inspections
• You will be expected to perform on an equivalent level as a graduated engineer
• Once sufficiently trained, you will be expected to coordinate jobs, witness and follow through on reporting with little supervision
• You will not be solely responsible for ship or rig surveys however there will be many opportunities to get onboard a vessel during your employment

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• Must be a senior level engineering student
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and permanent access to a vehicle is mandatory for this position
• Must have high standard for quality of work
• Expected to travel within St. John\xe2\x80\x99s, Mount Pearl and metropolitan area, with occasional trips around the Avalon as and when require
• Must have good personal skills and ability to interact with external clients
• We conduct pre-employment background screening

**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

How We Do It

We Care, We Dare, We Share

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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The deadline to apply for this opportunity is Friday, February 17, 2023.

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, with almost 12,000 employees 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 are the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We enhance safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry \xe2\x80\x93 across all vessel types and offshore structures. We invest heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.

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!

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