Technical Project Manager

We are currently looking for a technical project manager with a strong profile and keen interest in working with renewable energy who will join the renewables certification team located in Taipei and report to the Area Manager for Taiwan.

Project Certification delivers services related to certification and verification primarily for Offshore Wind Farms and support structures for Wind turbines. Activities cover all steps in the certification process from review of early designs to design verification, fabrication surveillance, commissioning and periodic inspection of installations in operation as well as project management. 

As a project manager for offshore wind certification projects, you will coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team engaged in design verification activities in different disciplines in close collaboration with their line managers and coordinate inspection activities within DNV´s global network. You will also be the main point of contact for our clients and responsible for the preparation of our deliverables within the expected timeline, budget and quality. For new requests, you will also be engaged as a bid manager or part of the bid team to prepare the proposal.

The following tasks are included in this position:

Technical review and analysis:

• Assessment and independent analysis of support structures for wind turbines offshore (towers, substructures and foundations etc.).
• Review client technical documents and methodology to confirm compliance with design standards and certification requirements.
• Participate in development of DNV standards and other research-oriented projects.

Project Management:

• Deliver consistently high-quality work and meet tight deadlines.
• Work according to accredited certification processes to ensure a consistent, independent and auditable record.
• Interaction, communication and collaboration with colleagues internationally to complete integrated analyses for offshore projects.

Communication and customer relationships:

• Lead technical reviews and project progress meetings with clients.
• Occasional travel within Taiwan and occasional travel to Europe is expected.
• Manage customer relationships and actively develop new business opportunities in the renewables market.

Health and safety:

• Compliance with DNV’s health and safety policies at all times.

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance 
• Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave Household Moving, Hajj Leave, Exam leave, Unpaid leave)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Term Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Medical Insurance)
• Additional Benefits (School fee contribution, Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Housing Allowances)
• Profit share 

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level* 

Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the below competences: 

• Engineering degree (M.Sc / B.Sc) in civil, structural or marine engineering, naval architecture or equivalent.
• Project management experience, with understanding of technical interfaces, project finance management.
• Experience with proposal preparation.
• Relevant experience from similar positions.
• Knowledge of relevant European and international codes and offshore standards.
• Experience with design of offshore structures including fatigue. 
• Experience with calculation software (SESAM, Sofistik, Ansys, Abaqus, Plaxis, Flac3D or similar).
• Experience with manufacturing and Offshore installation survey/surveillance.

We expect that you: 

• Has the desire and capability to make a difference and is motivated to be part of the growing offshore wind industry in Taiwan that will produce clean, reliable power to combat climate change are structured and service-minded, always focusing on delivering high quality results are self-motivated, independent thinker with an active interest in Renewable Energy are a team player with strong communication skills and you work equally well on your own as with colleagues have the ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic, proactive in achieving results work in depth with your assignments and have a good balance between detail and overview have strong English and Mandarin Chinese skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in a team and to deliver within agreed timelines.
• Have a positive attitude and a good sense of humor and are business, customer, and service oriented.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.