Apply by 20 October - VARD Maritime Trainee

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Reposting VARD: In cooperation with the Norwegian Shipowners association, we offer a well-established 18-month Trainee program starting in August 2025, where you get to combine hands-on working with five academic modules hosted in Norway, Singapore and London. VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD is aiming to lead the green and technological transition in maritime operations and offer you a trainee positions joining us on our future quest for zero emission ships. Through our specialized companies, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry. Together with our shareholder Fincantieri S.p.A. Italy, we have unique strengths and competitive advantages. We offer you to be a part of our innovative team consisting of highly skilled and enthusiastic employees where our core values empower us and drive us forward. As a trainee in VARD you will gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience in a global environment. The two chosen trainees will be working at our office in Ålesund, Norway. Applications will be processed consecutively, so do not hesitate to apply if you are interested. If you want to know more, please contact us or visit our stands at NTNU Ålesund 11. september and NTNU Trondheim 17. october. We will also participate at the recruitment event organized by the Maritime Trainee Program in Trondheim 18. september. Duties and responsibilities In order to gain a broad experience within the organization, the trainee go through a program within 3 of our Business areas, e.g.: Design and Engineering Planning and Project execution Ship Building Production Innovation and Technology development Qualifications We are preferably looking for MSc graduates or newly graduated MSc within the fields of: Ship Design Marine Engineering Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Hydro dynamics Renewable energy Other similar professions for the Maritime Industry Fluent English-skills is a demand. VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.  Personal qualities It is important that the trainee shows interest to learn and experience the maritime industry. Other personal qualities are: Maritime industry knowledge or interest Flexible, systematic, structured Prefer a work environment with variety and high speed Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good communications skills and the ability to work well in teams Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship We can offer We offer participation in the Maritime Trainee program from August 2025, for 18 months Permanent employment in a VARD company Possibility to start in a part time position before the trainee program starts Internal mentor to support your development Salary according to the benchmark in the Maritime Trainee Program VARD Social activities to integrate as part of our OneTeam VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD consists of nine shipyards and subsidiary companies in the areas of design, electro, piping, accommodation and handling systems. Our head office is localized in Ålesund, and we have approximately 8300 employees working in Norway, Romania, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Croatia, Italy, India, Canada, US, Poland, Estonia, Chile and UK. Please submit your application by 20 October 2024. Contacts Helene Dyb Aarøe, Recruitment Specialist, Vard Group Phone:+47 924 16 731 Silje Vedvik Heiberg, HR Business Partner, Vard Design & Engineering Phone: +47 980 35 182

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