Business Development - Decarbonization

📝 FULL-TIME

Local Unit & Position Description

DNV - Maritime Region Americas is seeking to fill the role of Business Development - Decarbonization. This position is based out of DNV's Katy, Texas (Houston, Texas area) (relocation allowance could be available)

Martime Region Americas has a primary responsibility for supporting customers in North and South America and is closely aligned by DNV’s global business. The Business Development unit in DNV Maritime is deeply involved in defining and operationalizing DNV Maritime differentiation and growth strategies.

Energy efficiency, decarbonization, new energy carriers, and novel technologies in the Maritime Industry are key focus areas for our team in this respect. Now we are seeking a person in our unit who will work closely with our Regional Maritime Decarbonization Director and the global team to drive and support our customers, as well as many other stakeholders, e.g. industry associations, governments, and the public. The person will also work towards being a key subject matter expert with the DNV regional organization on these issues.

Position Qualifications

What is Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or Equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year work experience in either a maritime/shipping role, or in a role focused on decarbonization, green energy transition, or alternative fuels. (relevant intern/co-op could count here – needs to have maritime experience)
An interest to support maritime decarbonization and to focus on new technology to drive innovation in the maritime and energy industry
Demonstrate curiosity and desire to continue learning and evolving with the market.
An understanding of trends in decarbonization and digitalization
Passion to meet with customers and explore their business needs
Ability to work individually as well as in a collaborative environment with a diverse team and have a positive, team-oriented attitude and professional demeanor
Strong interpersonal skills (communicate well in any environment)
Quick learner and data smart
Proactive, and with a service-minded attitude
Comfortable with new challenges and a personal drive to achieve goals
A creative problem-solving attitude
The ability to build networks
Excellent communication skills with strong command of the English language and with ability to build trust across different nationalities
Analytical, structured, and systematic
Adhere to the Growth Mindset thinking
Travel up to 25% (Domestic and International)
We conduct a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Personal Qualities:

You have a passion for science and technology and can identify yourself with our purpose, value, and standards. It is important to us that you fit well into the organization and working environment.

What the role offers:

Strong company culture with emphasis on competence development
International working environment
Valuable and real-life experience through our projects
Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
Meet other professionals through established networks and informal events
Building a professional network

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

How We Do It

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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’s 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 – 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!