VIKING seeks an Electrical Engineer within boats and davits

JOIN VIKING - and help build a safer world 

If you are prepared for solving tomorrow’s life-saving equipment challenges today, then this is your chance to join our organization at an exciting time in its quest to conquer the future within safety solutions.

If YES, we might have the job for you - we are looking for an experienced Electrical engineer for our office in Arendal, Norway.

About us: 

At VIKING, we live by saving lives. We are proud to be a world leading supplier of safety products, solutions, and services to the global maritime industry. Our equipment contribute to safety on everything from large cruise- and container ships to offshore platforms, ferries, fishing vessels, and superyachts. Safety is the core in everything we do and our mission to protect and save human lives.

The company's main office in Norway is based in Arendal and we have branch offices in Bergen, Oslo, Haugesund and Ålesund. VIKING Norway specializes in advanced Lifeboats, Davits and Marine Evacuation System (MES) systems for offshore platforms and other applications. We are approx. 320 employees in Norway.

VIKING is gearing up for new and dynamic projects driven by innovative technology. Equipped with a brilliant team of specialized, experienced and enthusiastic engineers, we have a strong commitment to provide innovative solutions to bring value to our customers.

Join us: 

We are now looking for an Electrical engineer with experience from maritime, Oil & gas and/or defence industry for our technical department, who will participate in and contribute to customer projects and product development within our Lifeboat, Davit and Defence & Professional boat business. VIKING is the leading provider of such safety solutions in the Offshore, Merchant Marine, Defence industry and Renewable Energy sector.

In the role, you will be a key member of our Products & Technology team in Arendal, cooperating with colleagues all over the world. Our industry is fully dependent on regulations, standards and the ability to show compliance through our solutions. Experience in these fields; understanding class, independent verification and communicating how innovations can solve these issues would be very positive for the position.

If you feel your background, interest and experience qualifies for this challenge, please apply online by 12.01.2025 and let us know how you will help to transform the future of Safety Solutions.

Are You the Right Fit?

• You have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical engineering field (Electrical engineering, Renewable energy)
• Professional experience from oil & gas industry or related industry is very interesting, but newly graduated are also encouraged to apply. Experience from Defence industry is also considered advantageous
• Experience and understanding of technology and engineering practices
• Experience in use of Autocad or similar as an engineering software
• Experience with IECEx and ATEX equipment, IECEx certification is an advantage
• You have fluent communication skills in English, both verbal and written

In order to succeed in this position, we believe it is important that you are:

• a good team player and communicate effectively with all the stakeholders.
• you excel at collaborating across all levels of the organization, fostering and maintaining strong relationships both within the company and with external partners
• detail-orientated, structured and self-driven
• confident in managing tasks that are not defined in detail and where the end result will be formed throughout the process

VIKING offers 

We offer an attractive position in an international organization where you get the opportunity to develop yourself in an interplay with colleagues, who value humor, job satisfaction, and a great work environment.

VIKING is a global workplace where the majority of our activities address the whole world. We have a strong culture and give space to the individual – we know everybody contribute with something special.

We also offer

• A diverse, inclusive and beautifully-located international work environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge
• Working with new technologies such as electrification of drive trains, remote monitoring, 3D scanning and printing and modernization of a wide product range
• Being member of highly competent team with a dynamic and informal working environment

Do you want to be part of VIKING?

All applications are received online by “Send application” in the job add. We conduct interviews continuously and therefore recommend you send your application and resume as soon as possible. All applications are naturally handled with confidentiality.

Start date is as soon as possible, however we don’t mind waiting for the right candidate.

If you have questions concerning the position or VIKING, you are welcome to reach out to Bjørn-Olav Wrålsen, Technical Manager Davits, on BOW@viking-life.com.

JOIN VIKING - YOUR CAREER IS SAFE WITH US