Maritime Trainee at VARD - 2025

at  VARD

ABOUT THE POSITION

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 position 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. 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, Copenhagen, Singapore and London. More information can be found at the website https://www.maritimetrainee.no/.
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.

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.

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 developmen

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