West Coast Station/Section Manager

Irvine, CAFull-timeup to $175kPosted Jul 28, 2026

We are looking for a Station Manager in DNV North American West Coast to head the daily operation of the unit which will include our Long Beach, Seattle and Vancouver offices.

This position can be based in either the Long Beach or Vancouver office.

The stations main activities are Classification of Fleet in Service and ISM/ISPS/MLC audits. The station also covers CMC and VMC and Conversions and Newbuildings. You will be responsible for the day to day activities of the unit, both managerial as well as operational and report to North America Area West Manager.

What You'll Do:

HSES

Execute leadership and HSE management according to the DNV HSE Policy, Resilience Framework and relevant Instructions
Plan, co-ordinate, support, follow-up and improve the HSE activities of the unit and promote reporting of hazards, near misses and incidents
Perform annual HSE evaluation in own unit or as part of the Section/Station the unit belongs to in cooperation with the area coordinators
Challenge, facilitate, support, and follow up the safety, health and environmental attitudes and behavior of direct reports
Ensure that all direct reports have the required HSE training and personal protective equipment needed for their role
Promote employees to take advantage of company health plans and schedule annual health checks
Continuously promote cyber security matters and relevant training requirements to ensure DNV’s and our customer assets are protected

Production

Distribute, as applicable, work among surveyors, fairly and equally, making sure that customer’s needs for timely job execution are met.
Ensure after hours and weekend duty assignments to be available and planned as needed
Maintain adequate and appropriate manning levels which includes, but is not limited to, giving due consideration to vacations, holidays, weekends, duty, training, MTAS qualifications, etc.
Ensure that equipment, tools, and facilities are provided, as appropriate
Follow up the work of each employee, including formal and informal monitoring, verification, tutoring and training.
Comply with reporting standards, quality, and timelines as per relevant sections of DMS
Plan, co-ordinate, support, follow-up the quality improvement work within the unit
Ensure that the required competence and capacity is available to conduct the unit operations with the required quality, and that (where applicable) mandatory competence schemes are adhered to
Ensure verification of quality of the work performed according to relevant standards and together with central verification teams for CMC and FiS as applicable
Carry out on-the-job/local verification, either by self or appointed personnel.
Ensure timely and correct reporting and invoicing
Handle complaints/non-conformities, both external and internal. Report and follow-up in Synergi Life tool as required
Facilitate local implementation of the quality system, including relevant parts of DMS

Human Resources

Execute leadership and HR management according to the DNV DMSG-8-0 People Policy and relevant instructions
Plan, coordinate, support, follow-up and improve the HR activities, such as recruitment, performance management, etc. of the unit
Challenge, facilitate, support, and follow up on the performance and development of direct reports
Execute the MIP process for all direct reports
Promote employee engagement and teambuilding
Visit site offices to interact face to face with local staff and customers, if applicable.
Encourage/share the Peakon Pulse survey process and results in the unit
Execute salary review and promotion process in the unit
Ensure that the DNV Code of Conduct is understood and adhered to by all direct reports

Commercial and Legal

Plan, co-ordinate, support, follow-up and improve the financial performance of the unit to ensure long term sustainable operations
Ensure accurate budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting as required by line manager
Ensure compliance with legal requirements as defined by DNV and local legislation
Follow up accounts and projects, identify deviations and implement corrective actions
Identify and report price level developments (possibilities, threats, and competitors)
Take responsibility for timely and correct invoicing
Manage WIP/AR for the unit and relevant customers as applicable

Market and Customers

Plan, co-ordinate, support, follow-up and improve the marketing and sales activities of the unit as required
Participate in relevant external events and forums as required by line management
Carry out effective and efficient KAM, TSM and After Sales Service, either by self or appointed personnel for identified clients within the unit’s geographical area
Assess the local market to identify business opportunities, communicate this within the organization, and help execute marketing actions as requested
Promote DNV in own geographical area; distribute a positive image of DNV and our products and services
Actively use tools provided for follow up of new and existing projects and opportunities, and communicate within the organization
Support BD to maintain client lists with contact information in SalesForce and related production tools.

•    Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
•    Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
•    Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
•    Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
•    401(k) with company match
•    Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
•    Education reimbursement program
•    Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
•    Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
•    Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
•    Career advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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For California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington: “DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington only, the starting pay range for this role is $175,000-$200,000USD.”

What is Required:

At least 5 years of relevant business-related experience and proven track record
Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent
Proven knowledge of maritime industry, market and customers
Highly self-motivated and result oriented, with a Strong commercial attitude and strategic mind-set
Highly professional and credible presence during interaction with customers and within DNV across all management levels
Ability to expertly present oneself at conferences and strongly represent the DNV brand
Well organized & proactive, able to successfully work in a fast paced and competitive environment
Capable of driving change and embracing new ideas and ways of working
Excellent networking skills
Experience in building strong customer relationships and networks
Possess strong listening and communication skills and be interested in an open dialogue with clients and employees to understand their needs and propose the best possible solutions
Be able to see the overall picture, cooperate across business areas and borders and share knowledge
Must be available for frequent domestic and international travel.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*