Maritime Trainee 2027

Are you finishing your masters degree and curious about how global offshore and subsea operations are run from technical solutions and vessel operations to business decisions and finance

DOF is looking for 2 Maritime Trainees for the 2027 cohort:

• One trainee with an engineering background who will mainly explore Subsea and Technical disciplines
• One trainee with a legal business supply chain or finance background for a Corporate track.

As a Maritime Trainee in DOF you will get the opportunity to start your career in an international maritime and offshore services company while taking part in a structured 18-month trainee programme. From August 2027 you will combine practical work experience in DOF with academic modules industry learning and networking with other trainees across the maritime sector.

As a trainee you will get meaningful assignments from early on and gain insight into how DOF operates across vessels offshore services projects technology and business functions. Depending on your background and business needs your rotations and tasks may include:

• Subsea & Technical track: engineering technical solutions vessel/project operations risk assessments project execution and collaboration with offshore and onshore teams.
• Corporate track: contract follow-up insurance and claims processes supply chain projects risk and liability assessments compliance governance finance and commercial support.

You will rotate through relevant departments work closely with experienced colleagues and be supported by supervisors and a mentor throughout the programme. After completion of the programme you will enter into a full-time role in DOF matching with your experience and qualifications.

We are looking for curious motivated and analytical masters graduates who want to build a career in the maritime and offshore industry. You may be a good match if you have:

• A masters degree in engineering marine technology mechanical/subsea technology law industrial economics finance business supply chain management or similar.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical skills a business mindset and an interest in technology and maritime operations.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English both written and spoken.

Is this the perfect role for you but you dont meet every single requirement We value the right person over a perfect match to a job description. Research shows that underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed requirement and we dont want that to hold great talent back so we encourage you to apply. Its the best way for us to find the right talent for this role or another and that could be you.

In DOF you will join a global company with a strong local presence and real opportunities to learn from experienced people across disciplines. We offer:

• A structured trainee journey: rotations learning mentoring and industry networking.
• Real responsibility: meaningful tasks connected to our daily operations and business.
• Career growth: opportunities to explore different paths and build a broad understanding of DOF.
• A strong employee package: competitive pension and insurance schemes physical activity subsidy numerous social events and access to company apartments at Myrkdalen.
• A global environment: colleagues vessels and projects across several regions.

Maritime Trainee is one of the leading management trainee programs in Norway. It is organized for the industry by the Norwegian Shipowners Association in cooperation with Menon Economics. The programme lasts for 18 months and combines working in a world-leading maritime company with an academic programme consisting of five modules in Norway Singapore Copenhagen and London. The modules are focused around key areas such as maritime knowledge across the ocean industries (including technology development and environment perspective geopolitical landscape and security and contingency) management competencies and corporate social responsibility. The trainees gain a broad overview of the maritime industry and the necessary skills and capabilities to succeed in a management position in the future.

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Office location: At our Marineholmen office in Bergen Norway. This is an onshore position.

Start date: August 2027
Application deadline: 04.10.2026. Applications will be reviewed continuously.

Recruitment process: All applications must be submitted through our application portal Workable. Selected candidates will go through an initial screening. Shortlisted candidates will then continue on to interviews. You may also be asked to present a business case during a 2nd interview.

Applications for the Subsea & Technical track may also be considered for Graduate Engineering positions.

Security assessment: For this position DOF will conduct an assessment of the applicants security suitability including affiliations to high-risk countries and a background check. High-risk countries are defined as those that according to the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) are considered to pose a threat to Norways national security interests. Please note that the outcome of such assessments may affect the recruitment process and the possibility of employment. According to Norwegian security authorities candidates with affiliation to high-risk countries may pose a potential security risk because they are more vulnerable to being exploited and/or recruited by state threat actors. The assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out by asking all applicants to answer questions designed to identify any affiliation with high-risk countries. If the candidate proceeds further in the recruitment process additional mapping questions will be sent in order to assess the degree of affiliation with the high-risk country.

The affiliation assessment is based on non-discriminatory criteria and does not involve any differential treatment based on ethnicity or other protected characteristics. The assessment will focus on how closely the candidate is affiliated with the country through factors such as citizenship family relationships financial relationships or other affiliations. The assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries forms part of an overall assessment of the candidates security suitability.

For inquiries regarding Subsea & Technical track please contact:

Inger Irina Lie Recruitment Specialist

For inquiries regarding Corporate track please contact:

Mads Moen HR Business Partner

Required Experience:

Intern