DOF is hiring a

Maritime Trainee 2025

Storebø, Norway
Full-Time

DOF Management AS and DOF Subsea Norway AS, both part of the DOF Group, form a world class integrated offshore contractor, delivering marine services and subsea solutions. We provide a diversified range of services through three key business lines: vessel chartering, subsea projects and engineering. 

In cooperation with the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, we are offering a structured, well established 18-month Trainee program starting fall 2025. We are looking for a curious and forward-thinking master’s graduate with technical expertise and a commercial mindset. Visit www.maritimetrainee.no for more details about the program. 

Through structured learning, rotational assignments and with the support of an inspirational mentor, we will build a key player that can be a partner in translating vision into strategy in a focused and sustainable way. 

Besides an introduction to vessel operations and management, the DOF journey will take you through the different project stages from tendering to project delivery. Analytical skills and the ability to solve complex challenges will be valued. As a graduate/trainee in DOF, you will have a steep learning curve and are expected to develop an overall understanding of our activities and business needs. 

 

Tasks: 

  • Contribute to create value for DOF through exciting day-to-day tasks, directed by a supervisor in each visited department and location 
  • Tasks will include, but not be limited to the following sub-disciplines; vessel management, vessel operations, engineering, market research, tendering, pricing, outlining technical solutions, risk management analysis, project execution, project management 
  • Be part of several projects advocating social activities and sustainability  
  • Participate in structured learning and networking, engage in rotational assignments and have a mentor throughout the program 

 

Requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in engineering (e.g., Structural, Naval, Maritime, Marine Technology, Mechanical Subsea Technology, Innovation, Renewable Energy) or Industrial Economics, Technology Management or similar 
  • 0-2 years of professional experience 
  • Maritime industry knowledge or interest 
  • Business mindset 
  • Interest in strategy and how to apply new technology to improve business 
  • Fluent in English (an additional language is a plus) 

 

Personal skills: 

  • Good communication skills both spoken and written 
  • Able to demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to resolving problems 
  • Capable of discussing topics of importance across functions, locations and generations 
  • Ability to stay focused in ambiguous environments 
  • High ethical standards 
  • Digital mindset  

 

Office locations are Marineholmen, Bergen and Storebø, Austevoll. 

(This position will require presence at both locations). 

Application due date: applicants will be reviewed continuously; final deadline is October 31st.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:  

Eirin Skaale Sælen, Senior HR Business Partner  

e-mail: [email protected] 

phone: +47 408 92 207 

 

Mads Moen, HR Coordinator 

e-mail: [email protected] 

phone: +47 910 09 808 

Who We Are 

DOF is a value-driven organization. Our values, “Respect”, “Integrity”, “Teamwork”, “Excellence” (RITE) – and “Above all, we are SAFE”, were developed by our employees to ensure consistent focus and emphasis towards an attitude of success. We believe in these qualities, which are essential for building an even stronger DOF Group. If you can identify with them, you could be the one to strengthen our team. 

At DOF, what we do is as important as the way we do business – our operations are safe, legal and ethical, everywhere we do business. The DOF team treat each other and our surroundings with RESPECT, INTEGRITY and strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do. All our employees are expected to have a drive for results and solve problems, but it must never compromise our values. 

DOF has grown to be a leading provider of integrated subsea project and marine services to an evolving global offshore energy market. Established in Austevoll in 1981, the now over 4000 strong multi-national team has continued a proud tradition of delivering safe and quality services to international energy producers. 

Globally, our main operation centers and business units are in Norway, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola and Australia. DOF ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. 

Is this the perfect role for you, but you don’t meet every single requirement? Our culture of innovation is built on valuing the right person for the role over a perfect alignment with a job description. Not least because research tell us women and minorities are unlikely to apply if they aren’t able to match all the role requirements listed. Building a diverse, inclusive, and positive workplace is important to DOF, so we say, apply for the role – it’s the best way to find the right person for this or other roles and that could be you. 

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