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When oil companies need to carry out complex cutting and removal projects offshore, they call Beerenberg.

the Beerenberg group has been delivering innovative service solutions to the oil and gas sector for more than 35 years. the company spends substantial resources on research and development in an effort to create innovative products and solutions that will help the petroleum industry to advance.

www.beerenberg.com

Beerenberg was approached by Agility Group when it needed to replace two seawater pumps inside the shaft of Gullfaks B. This was a major challenge, since it required the existing deck opening to be expanded without concrete and steel residue falling into the seawater basin at the bottom of the shaft – all without having access to the shaft from below. There were two reasons for this: to ensure that there were no emissions and to eliminate the risk of termi-nation of the other pump, which had to remain in operation.

An effective toolThe challenge landed on the desk of depart-ment manager Peter Deisz at Beerenberg MM&A. Although he is highly experienced in the cutting of concrete and steel, this was a new challenge altogether.

“This assignment required an innovative app-roach in terms of both method and tools. The main problem was to find a solution that met all the requirements that had been set and the challenges that came with them,” says Deisz.

It was eventually decided to do the cutting using a diamond wire. This cutting techno-logyis both cost-effective, accurate, flexible and HES-friendly.

“The basic technology is old, but it is only in recent years that we have developed it into an effective demolition tool in the offshore industry.”

Uninterrupted operation“The exciting thing about this type of work is that the method offers a great degree of flexibility, which allows us to deal with the challenges that arise. We are able to cut and slice safely and accurately in areas that no-one else can reach,” says Deisz.

“This type of job had never been done before, so we had to do some serious thinking to be

able to create an accurate cut through 30 cm of steel and concrete. The result was a jig that carried the wire in a circular orbit and a large ‘umbrella’ inserted into the centre of the jig to collect cuttings,” explains Deisz.

Few in the world could have done this jobThe client, engineer Pål Lauluten at Agility Group, was highly satisfied with the outcome.

“In the space of two days the job had been completed in spectacular fashion, and Agility Group was able to replace the seawater pumps without having to suspend operations. The execution of our projects has been much im-proved thanks to good co-operation with good suppliers. Few companies in the world would have been able to do this job. The alternative to the diamond wire cutting carried out by Beerenberg would have been chiselling and carving. This would have taken weeks and involved far more people than the diamond wire cutting operation.”

improved health and safetySince 2006 Beerenberg has invested in developing more effective and safer cutting methods. The company’s cutting tools are remotecontrolled so that they do not expose workers to risk. This cutting technology also requires far fewer man hours than alternative methods.

“There have been no incidents or personal injuries since we started MM&A in 2006. New technologies such as diamond wire cutters and other advanced cutting tools can be remote-controlled. They are able to operate in classified zones and keep the operators at a safe distances from the cutting location. In the past sawing and cutting was hard physical work. Vibrations, noise and dust can cause occupational injuries. Thanks to the equip-ment we are using today, this is no longer a problem. When we develop new technologies we think just as much about the safety of the operators as about the execution of the job,” concludes Peter Deisz.

By: arvid steen

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robin hanssen, technician specialist in Beerenbergs mm&a team.

Beerenberg s cutting tools are remotecontrolled so that they do not expose workers to risk.

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THE WORLD LEADER IN SEABED DREDGING & EXCAVATION SERVICES

Reef Subsea Dredging & Excavation is the new Dredging and Controlled Flow Excavation organisation formed after the integration of Scanmudring & Rotech Subsea.

From initial field development to decommissioning through IMR and tie-backs, Reef Subsea Dredging & Excavation’s teams of excavation experts and specialists have met and overcome all manner of seabed challenges that can arise in the Oil & Gas and Renewables Industries.

• Removal and relocate seabed materials

• Subsea dredging and excavation services

• Spud can opening and clearing• Controlled flow excavation• Decommissioning• Subsea installation• Cable Installations• Free span rectification• Pipeline and cable lowering• Seabed clearance for installation

of habitats and modules• Work in low visibility, high current,

and shallow and deep-water

Precision, safety and reliability are our key words. We are certified for ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001, and have developed integrated and certified QHS&E Management Systems.

Our full-time employees are trained to maintain a strong focus on safe working practices and behaviors, and to prevent any compromise of safety for people, the environment and assets.

Our high-precision machines, allied to a unique monitoring system (MoS), allow us to work to an accuracy of +/–5cm in low visibility or deep-water areas. The MoS allows 3D animated dredge plans to be prepared onshore, which enables project teams to plan seabed operations in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

All our controlled flow excavation tools utilise real-time multibeam sonar images to closely monitor our excavations.

Reef Subsea Dredging & ExcavationGismeroyveien 207NO-4515 MandalNorwayTel: +47 38 27 81 00Fax: +47 38 27 81 01

• Precision dredging and excavation services in challenging seabed conditions in global areas with restricted or limited access.

• Controlled flow excavation in the worldwide market, combining non-contact excavation with real time sonar and gyrostopic stability.

• We offer a one stop shop service with the largest range of seabed services in relation to dredging, deburial and lowering of pipelines and cables, decommissioning and seabed preparation.

• We offer the best engineering solutions as we undertake studies and engineering to deliver the best possible dredging and excavation solutions.

• We work independently from Reef Subsea companies and offers the same cost-based solutions to all its clients, whether they are from Reef Subsea Group or not.

• Our client base includes International and National Oil and Gas companies, Offshore Wind Farms Developers and Engineering Houses, as well as main Contractors subcontracting to specialised contractors.

World-wide offices: NORWAY – Mandal UK – Aberdeen AMERICAS – Houston ASIA PACIFIC – Singaporewww.reefsubsea.com – www.rsdne.com

Reef Subsea Dredging & ExcavationReef Subsea House8 Altens Industrial EstateMinto Commercial Park, AberdeenScotland, UK AB12 3SNTel: + 44 (0) 7885 801 504

SOLUTIONS & CAPABILITIES SAFETY & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

PRECISION & RELIABILITYPLAN AND PERFORM PROVIDE ADDEDVALUE TO CLIENTS

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THE WORLD LEADER IN SEABED DREDGING & EXCAVATION SERVICES

Reef Subsea Dredging & Excavation is the new Dredging and Controlled Flow Excavation organisation formed after the integration of Scanmudring & Rotech Subsea.

From initial field development to decommissioning through IMR and tie-backs, Reef Subsea Dredging & Excavation’s teams of excavation experts and specialists have met and overcome all manner of seabed challenges that can arise in the Oil & Gas and Renewables Industries.

• Removal and relocate seabed materials

• Subsea dredging and excavation services

• Spud can opening and clearing• Controlled flow excavation• Decommissioning• Subsea installation• Cable Installations• Free span rectification• Pipeline and cable lowering• Seabed clearance for installation

of habitats and modules• Work in low visibility, high current,

and shallow and deep-water

Precision, safety and reliability are our key words. We are certified for ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001, and have developed integrated and certified QHS&E Management Systems.

Our full-time employees are trained to maintain a strong focus on safe working practices and behaviors, and to prevent any compromise of safety for people, the environment and assets.

Our high-precision machines, allied to a unique monitoring system (MoS), allow us to work to an accuracy of +/–5cm in low visibility or deep-water areas. The MoS allows 3D animated dredge plans to be prepared onshore, which enables project teams to plan seabed operations in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

All our controlled flow excavation tools utilise real-time multibeam sonar images to closely monitor our excavations.

Reef Subsea Dredging & ExcavationGismeroyveien 207NO-4515 MandalNorwayTel: +47 38 27 81 00Fax: +47 38 27 81 01

• Precision dredging and excavation services in challenging seabed conditions in global areas with restricted or limited access.

• Controlled flow excavation in the worldwide market, combining non-contact excavation with real time sonar and gyrostopic stability.

• We offer a one stop shop service with the largest range of seabed services in relation to dredging, deburial and lowering of pipelines and cables, decommissioning and seabed preparation.

• We offer the best engineering solutions as we undertake studies and engineering to deliver the best possible dredging and excavation solutions.

• We work independently from Reef Subsea companies and offers the same cost-based solutions to all its clients, whether they are from Reef Subsea Group or not.

• Our client base includes International and National Oil and Gas companies, Offshore Wind Farms Developers and Engineering Houses, as well as main Contractors subcontracting to specialised contractors.

World-wide offices: NORWAY – Mandal UK – Aberdeen AMERICAS – Houston ASIA PACIFIC – Singaporewww.reefsubsea.com – www.rsdne.com

Reef Subsea Dredging & ExcavationReef Subsea House8 Altens Industrial EstateMinto Commercial Park, AberdeenScotland, UK AB12 3SNTel: + 44 (0) 7885 801 504

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Adopting Lean methods in plant construction has long seemed impractical, but newly matured technologies are about to trans-form capital engineering projects,

says Simon Bennett (picture), Senior Product Business Manager at AVEVA.

leading the wayPlant projects continue to grow in scale and com-plexity, while increased scrutiny is applied to assure compliance to standards. But conventional business processes have reached a productivity ceiling and the one-off nature of plant projects has made Lean methods hard to adopt. The need exists but the enablers have been lacking.

«AVEVA is now leading the way in harnessing new technologies to overcome this. Launched at the AVEVA World Summit in Paris in October, AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D) is a next-generation plant design solution that will at last enable Lean Construction projects», says Bennett.

closing the feedback loopThe principal enabler of Lean Construction is closing the feedback loop between design, fabrication and construction. Traditionally, design has ‘pushed’ information to fabrication and construction, expecting them to accurately represent the design intent. In practice they don’t; changes are often only fed back to the designer through crisis management when something doesn’t fit. The solution lies in comparing the real with the designed at every stage and performing corrective actions early.

«One of the enabling technologies is 3D laser surveying. This inexpensive process now provides rapid, accurate and detailed 3D scan models of physical objects. AVEVA’s break-through is in integrating it with 3D design, so that a designer can work with both the as-built and as-designed models in the same intuitive environment. Another key enabler is the use of mobile devices, such as tablets, allowing the site teams to gain real time access to the design model and to feedback changing circumstances from the site back to the design office. Combine

For more than 45 years AvevA has delivered advanced, business-critical software solutions to owner operators, engineering contractors and shipbuilders around the world.

the future of plant designdefining

By: Kate magill

[email protected]

• offices in 27 countries world wide• employees: 1,300+• turnover: £195m (2012)

read more at www.aveva.com/futureofplantdesign.

these with advanced rendering and an intuitive interface and tomorrow’s plant designers will feel as though they are working with the real world», Bennett explains.

enormous potential savings Design, fabrication and construction thus be-come a closed-loop system. As-built information is continuously fed back into the 3D model. Each stage of production can validate its output, corrective actions taken early, and the project delivers both a high-quality physical plant and an accurate and «intelligent» 3D model. Owners will enjoy quicker return on investment and a digital asset which truly reflects the physical asset.

«AVEVA E3D offers many more advances, including rapid project startup, streamlined design support, compliance checking and pow-erful drawing production. AVEVA estimates design savings of around 20 % can be achieved, but even these are likely to be dwarfed by the potential savings when the plant industry finally achieves Lean Construction» , says Bennett. the new aVeVa everything3D provides a 3D plant design solution that enables Lean construction.

continous feedback creates intelligent models that streamline projects and improve operational efficiency.

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Lutelandet is located on the western coast of Norway, just north of Bergen, with easy access for oil rigs and ships to and from the North Sea. This huge onshore area up to 1 400 000 m² is developed by Lutelandet Offshore (LLOF) with yard, harbour and Europe’s largest dry dock.

– A perfect matchMany of the oil and gas installations in the North Sea are reaching the end of their opera-ting period and also the lifespan of which they were designed. Proposals for decommissioning them are being prepared by the operators, and connected to this a whole new industry is under establishment.

«With the unique facilities at Lutelandet, our industrial site will be a perfect match for your oil and gas platform for decades to come, says CEO of LLOF», Tor Gjertsen.

logistic services on hand«We are near to our clients offshore projects, supporting oil and gas operators and suppliers in

the oil and gas industry. LLOF can manage their onshore storage and integrated logistics services of various needs. Large areas are available for storage and inspection», Gjertsen explains.

LLOF can offer third party inspection of critical materials, maintenance of equipment and can also provide project management and management of supply chain contracts and procurement. LLOF also cooperate with large international companies in order to provide the costumer with the best service available.

Fulfills current and future market needsLutelandet’s unique geographical location and infrastructure fulfills the demands of an offshore industrial site, both technically and environ-mentally, with the ability to meet both current and future market needs.

«The need for IRM of existing and new vessels will always be present as long as wildcat drilling and other activities exist offshore. LLOF will win shares of this market», says Gjertsen.

Future in the windWind energy turbines can be assembled onsite

and shipped directly offshore to the North Sea with minimum transportation requirements.

«With wind power set to be the focus of up and coming energy business in the North Sea – 10 000 installations planned within the next decade – the time seems right to set up related industry covering services needed by the wind power players», says Gjertsen.

By: tore friestad

[email protected]

With one foot in traditional offshore business and one in the future, lutelandet offshore focuses on decommissioning of oil and gas platforms, logistic services, inspection, repair and maintenance (irM), and windmill construction and support.

One of a kind

Lutelandet facilitates both offshore decommisioning, windmill construction and has a dry dock for ships and rigs.

read more about Lutelandet offshore at www.llof.no or contact ceo tor gjertsen: +47 934 46 604 or [email protected].


“Advanced analyses for the offshore industry are what we specialise in,” says Thomas Larsen.

Larsen is an analysis engineer at CFD Marine AS. He specialises in analysing the currents that surround boats and offshore installations. His work consists of carrying out calculations based on data simulations and then qualifying these against industry standards. Norwegian oil com-panies benefit greatly from this expertise when testing new lifeboats, for example.

strict requirements“Lifeboats are now subject to strict certification requirements. Lifeboats behave differently in extreme weather than they do in calm and ideal conditions. Passenger safety must always come first. The ability of the boat to move away from

the installation after the fall is a key point of the investigations. The load inflicted on the passen-gers during the fall must be investigated, and the degree to which the structure of the boat handles this load must be taken into account. The tests are carried out using the most advanced analysis programmes on the market – long before the lifeboat gets anywhere near the sea,” explains Larsen.

small, but growingCFD Marine AS is a leading Norwegian supplier of advanced flow analyses to the marine and offshore sectors. CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) is a computer tool that calculates how fluids act in motion. The company is involved in research, method development and in developing new areas of application for the tool. The company only employs five people at present but has ambitions of expanding.

“We’re small but effective. We’re a world leader in the field of lifeboat simulations, and our ambitions to expand into new fields,” says Larsen.

Focusing on shipping and offshoreLarsen explains that the company does not only analyse lifeboats.

“CFD analyses have been used extensively by the aviation industry to look at the airflow experienced by aircraft. New methods are generating new areas of application in the marine and offshore industries. The flow analyses are used to supplement and replace old technologies

such as wave tanks and wind tunnels. For example, our analyses can be incorporated in the design when constructing new supply vessels. We’ve been working closely with Wärtsilä and several other major companies in the design of everything from offshore platforms and supply vessels to tidal power plants and high-speed passenger ferries. We want to expand in these areas,” says Larsen.

Best from the startHe also says that carrying out thorough analyses in advance can save clients a great deal of resources.

“CFD Marine AS can analyse many designs before the boat has even left the drawing board, something which cuts costs and improves efficiency in the design process. This way we can identify any errors in construction and any illogical solutions at the development stage. Don’t forget: it’s much more expensive to carry out modifications once the completed when the design is being built at the shipyard.”

Analysing everything that can go wrong

When oil companies test new lifeboats by dropping them from heights of more than 50 metres, it is always reassuring to know that cFd Marine has calculated whether the boats will withstand the landing.

By: arvid steen

[email protected]

cfD marine deliver advanced analyses for the offshore industry. their goal is to detect trouble before lifeboats and ships leave the drawingboard.

thomas Larsen (left) and c.e.o. hans Jørgen mørch.

nyveien 37, 4900 tvedestrande-post: [email protected]

www.cfdmarine.com

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Safetec has been delivering risk management services in the areas of safety, emergency preparedness and reliability since 1984 and is currently one of Norway’s largest service pro-viders in these fields. Early in 2012 the company became part of ABS Group, a subsidiary of the leading classification society American Bureau of Shipping. One year after the takeover, Safetec’s CEO says the company has been strengthened as a result.

“We have been able to draw upon a strong pool of expertise and to work across disciplines and geographical locations. This has improved our comprehensive approach to safety. Our inter-national projects will also see an upswing with ABS’ presence on all continents,” says Jan Morten Ertsaas.

Safetec’s solid expertise is essential to improve safety and avoid major accidents.

“In order to meet the complex and large-scale challenges we are working on, we require cutting edge expertise and the ability to see all minor, underlying causes as part of a bigger picture before analyzing the situation as a whole – drawing conclusions and giving advice to our demanding clients. Our input helps our clients manage both technical and operational risk, and what we do have huge impact on project quality, cost and safety. This means quality and integrity is of the utmost importance,” says Ertsaas, who recently was named head of ABS Group’s offshore oil and gas solutions, giving Safetec an even more prominent role within the oil and gas industry.

with qualityMeeting complexity

Thanks to its cutting edge risk management expertise and international role in the oil and gas industry, safetec is well equipped to face the future.

Read more at: www.safetec.no and www.abs-group.com.

By: Bjørnhild Vigerust

[email protected]

“It is important to the oil industry that the operators on the rigs know what to do to maintain safety levels. Our experienced and competent course tutors have profess-ional backgrounds in onshore and offshore industries along with solid expertise in health and safety,” explains general manager Bjørn Tore Vindenes at BIKS.

A problem solver for the industryBIKS is a certified training company that meets normative industry standards and issues approved documentation for all its courses. The courses offered are based on the Norwegian Working Environment Act and adapted for the R-003N and R-005N stand-ards. The courses offered include rigging, hydraulics, cranes and lifting.

“Being able to use work equipment safely is mandatory, and we want to work closely with the parties in the industry and to stay one step ahead of the industry’s internal health and safety standards. BIKS aims to be a problem solver for the industry, addressing the needs of individual companies in terms of improv-ing skills in the use of work equipment.”

A safe choiceBiKs is a provider of industrial safety courses to the oil and

gas industry. “Qualified staff help create a safe working environment,” argues the general manager of BiKs.

By: tore friestad

[email protected]

BiKs’ office in Bergen includes large training areas where course participants can put theory into practise.

read more and see a complete course overview at www.biks.no.

From cradle to grave – making use of our specialised knowledge during a long life:

• Concept development, design and 3rd party verification of offshore structures

• Advanced analyses and marine operation simulations • Risk based inspection planning (RBI) • Maintenance planning procedures (RCM) • Asset Integrity Management • Material and corrosion analyses • Inspection and specialised services, non-destructive testing (NDT) • Subsea monitoring of structures, pipelines and risers • NDT training and certification.

FORCE Technology Norway AS • Nye Vakåsvei 32 • 1395 Hvalstad • Tel. +47 64 00 35 00 • Fax.: +47 64 00 35 01 • [email protected] • forcetechnology.com

FORCE Technology is an international technological consultancy and service provider. Our customer base includes e.g. the energy and process industry, the oil and gas industry, the pharmaceutical and food industry, the maritime industry and the public sector. We have subsidiaries in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Russia, USA, China and Singapore.

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Ingi Thor Kuld left his home town of Hafnar-fjørdur with a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Reykjavik. Ingi and everyone else from Hafnarfjørdur grew up on an ancient lava field.

“I have always been interested in volcanoes, and particularly in the subjects geochemistry and volcanology,” he explains.

But even though the subjects were very inte-resting, Ingi had second thoughts when he rea-lised how much lonely fieldwork volcanologists have to do.

PassionGeology was his great passion, but it was hard to find a profession and a work situation that went well with that discipline. He then discovered the masters degree program at the University of Oslo comprising geochemistry, geophysics and sedimentology – subjects Ingi find extremely fascinating.

“Geochemistry is important in order to deter-mine the source rocks, and sedimentology tells us something about deposits, reservoir types and weather processes. This is important informa-tion when you are looking for hydrocarbons,” Ingi explains.

During his work on the MSc thesis, Ingi worked in the lab of a PhD student who was writing his thesis in cooperation with ConocoPhillips. Once Ingi had completed his thesis, he was invited to an interview with the company. He was then offered a graduate position.

enthusiasmAt ConocoPhillips a new world opened up with exciting opportunities and professional challenges. For the first year Ingi worked in the Exploration Department, doing source rock studies and basin modelling in the Barents Sea. Later on he switched to the group for reservoir characterisation, where he conducted analyses and mapping of well bores and water flooding in the reservoirs.

The young Icelander’s enthusiasm grew in line with the responsibilities and tasks he was given.

An employer for the futureAfter three years with a string of new challenges, Ingi is certain he has found the right employer for the future.

“I have a great support system here, and as a graduate and a professional I have both a mentor and a skills manager who can help me find the right way,” says Ingi.

At the moment he is working on geological models.

“By adding new data in the models, I am creating a finer network of points to explain the reservoirs. This is pure research which makes it entirely impossible to get bored or lose interest in the job,” he says.

“ConocoPhillips has a large and stimulating specialist community, with plenty of experts who have experience from around the world. As a rookie with fresh ideas I am being con-sulted and given responsibility. And maybe I will have a chance to work for this company based in Iceland one day,” Ingi concludes.

takes up petroleum geologyVolcanologist

The road from dream to reality became a long one for icelandic ingi, who is chasing hydrocarbons for conocoPhillips.

conocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest independent e&P companies with activities and operations in 30 countries. our headquarters are located in houston, texas. operations in norway are led from the company’s offices in tananger outside stavanger. conocoPhillips is one of the largest foreign operators on the norwegian continental shelf.

www.conocophillips.no

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Ross Offshore has a good understanding of both deepwater drilling and of its employees – some of whom climb mountains in their spare time.By: Tore Friestad [email protected]

Stian Dubland Rønnevik has been working for Ross Offshore since 2009 and describes a company that offers interesting work, but almost equally importantly, also cares about what its employees get up to outside of work.

Interesting holes“I’m a drilling engineer, which is a pretty cool job. The work I do at Ross is varied, and it’s quite astonishing that making a hole in the ground can be so interesting, really. But it is,” says Rønnevik.

The 28-year-old from Stavanger explains how the company plans exploration wells for small and medium-sized oil companies.

“The fact that we get to be part of the project from beginning to end makes this job very exciting. The working environment is dynamic, and we’re given a lot of responsibility,” says Rønnevik.

Peak performance with RossThis is also true outside of work. Rønnevik is an outdoorsy type and once skied the

whole length of Norway, amongst other things. He now has his eyes set on the world’s highest peak outside the Himalayas – Aconcagua in Argentina. Ross Offshore is part of the team.

“They’re onboard as sponsors of the expedition, but just as important is the fact that they encourage, get involved and take an interest. Having an employer that actually cares about you as a person and wants to be part of your life after you clock out makes this a seriously cool place to be. As the famous philosopher Arne Næss once said: ‘If you are given permission and the opportunity to do what you want to do and be who you want to be, you will live longer.’ That’s how it is at Ross,” says Rønnevik.

Deeper understandingThe drilling engineer believes the reason why Ross Offshore interacts so closely with its employees has to do with development.

“Development is about more than just sending staff on courses. Positive experiences outside work can be directly transferred to a work context. In encour-aging such experiences, Ross creates a good working environment and gives employees the gravitas to meet challenges. Quite honestly: Ross Offshore is a very good place to work, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an interesting challenge in the offshore industry,” says Rønnevik.

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Ross Offshore has a good understanding of both deepwater drilling and of its employees – some of whom climb mountains in their spare time.By: Tore Friestad [email protected]

Stian Dubland Rønnevik has been working for Ross Offshore since 2009 and describes a company that offers interesting work, but almost equally importantly, also cares about what its employees get up to outside of work.

Interesting holes“I’m a drilling engineer, which is a pretty cool job. The work I do at Ross is varied, and it’s quite astonishing that making a hole in the ground can be so interesting, really. But it is,” says Rønnevik.

The 28-year-old from Stavanger explains how the company plans exploration wells for small and medium-sized oil companies.

“The fact that we get to be part of the project from beginning to end makes this job very exciting. The working environment is dynamic, and we’re given a lot of responsibility,” says Rønnevik.

Peak performance with RossThis is also true outside of work. Rønnevik is an outdoorsy type and once skied the

whole length of Norway, amongst other things. He now has his eyes set on the world’s highest peak outside the Himalayas – Aconcagua in Argentina. Ross Offshore is part of the team.

“They’re onboard as sponsors of the expedition, but just as important is the fact that they encourage, get involved and take an interest. Having an employer that actually cares about you as a person and wants to be part of your life after you clock out makes this a seriously cool place to be. As the famous philosopher Arne Næss once said: ‘If you are given permission and the opportunity to do what you want to do and be who you want to be, you will live longer.’ That’s how it is at Ross,” says Rønnevik.

Deeper understandingThe drilling engineer believes the reason why Ross Offshore interacts so closely with its employees has to do with development.

“Development is about more than just sending staff on courses. Positive experiences outside work can be directly transferred to a work context. In encour-aging such experiences, Ross creates a good working environment and gives employees the gravitas to meet challenges. Quite honestly: Ross Offshore is a very good place to work, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an interesting challenge in the offshore industry,” says Rønnevik.

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DNV acts as an independent party in helping authorities and the industry to ensure that standards are upheld and that operations can be carried out safely and effectively.

“By doing a thorough job, we prevent accidents and ensure effective operations which in turn benefits society, the company and individual em-

ployees. Since DNV was established in 1864, our vision has always been to safeguard life, property and the environment. This will continue to be our main objective in the future as well. We are a commercial enter-prise, but the most important thing to us is not the bottom line; it is to do a thorough job,” stresses Liv Hovem (pictured).

Focus on safetyDNV provides a variety of service with the primary aim of minimising risk.

“This is true both for practical, hands-on inspections in the field as well as for theoretical, abstract analyses carried out in the office. We review documentation

and perform calculations and tests in our laboratories to ensure that the object we are examining – be it a pipeline, subsea install-ation or platform – complies with accepted practice and meets the necessary standards. This is all done in close co-operation with the client, of course,” Hovem explains.

DNV is also working with authorities and the industry to develop new standards to keep up with developments in the sector such as groundbreaking new technologies or deepwater developments where there are no existing standards yet.

“We work with various parties in the industry on so-called joint industry projects to establish best practice and develop fit-for-purpose and cost-effective standards for the sector. DNV’s experience – both in terms of our extensive expertise and frequent involvement in a range of projects, including major self-financed R&D projects – means that we are able to address risk factors from an environmental and safety perspective, something which other providers are not always able to do,” argues Hovem.

Fight for talentDNV employs more than 2,500 people in Norway but is always looking for qualified candidates. Like other companies, DNV is fighting to attract the best talent. As an independent party with a unique role and expertise, DNV is able to offer its employeesopportunities beyond business: the ability to combine technological and business achievement with contributions to society. The work done by DNV employees has direct impact on real-world safety and sustaina-bility challenges.

Hovem says that although there is a shortage of engineers in the sector, DNV is pleased to see a steady influx of new personnel: “I think the reason for this is that our employees get varied exposure. We continue to work hard to ensure that DNV staff is given the oppor-tunity to engage in interesting and challeng-ing tasks. The aim is to learn something new every day, that way acquiring knowledge that can benefit the employee, DNV and our clients. We are very keen to work across various disciplines and to understand and respect other areas of expertise. Our clients come to us with challenging jobs that need

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solving, and we need more talented staff to take on this work.”

Hovem stresses that it is at least as important for DNV to retain its existing workforce as it is to attract new employees. The company is therefore continuously focused on maintaining its good working environment and to ensure that all employ-ees enjoy working for DNV.

“We are a team of knowledgeable people who work together to provide solid contributions to society and our clients by working across disciplines and through ensuring newly qualified and more experienced employees work together and help each other out. `I should also emphasize that we are a global enterprise with offices in 100 countries. This offers opportunities for gaining international experience from countries such as China, the US, Korea, Brazil and the UK,” says Hovem. DNV also offers a variety of social activities such as climbing, football, canoeing and golf as well as an art club and motoring club.

complex futureShe is in no doubt that DNV will still be needed in the future.

“The world is becoming more and more complex, and we are noticing a growing demand for a neutral party to come in and carry out cross-disciplinary analyses. The oil and gas industry is operating under increasingly challenging conditions. That, combined with a zero tolerance for accidents and a demand for cost-effective operations, means there is no doubt that DNV will continue to have plenty of interesting projects to keep our juices flowing well into in the future,” says Hovem.


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