MY J O B : FRO M T H EORY TO P R AC T I C E Written by Helene Strøm Bergset Photo by Helene Strøm Bergset
Sveinung Liavaag (26) from Hareid is studying for a master’s in Systems Engineering at the University of South-Eastern Norway - while also working in Kongsberg Maritime’s LNG department. What is your background? First, I qualified as an industrial mechanic, and then I decided to go on to do a bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering at NTNU in Ålesund. After that, I spent two years working at Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik as Commissioning Coordinator, where I was involved in building vessels needed for anchor management, cable laying and fishing, as well as luxury yachts. That was where I became interested in working in the maritime industry. For the master’s in Systems Engineering, you get the opportunity to work in a relevant company as part of your studies. It was a major motivating factor for me that I would
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be able to gain relevant work experience while I was studying. When I saw Kongsberg Maritime on the list of potential employers, I had no doubts about which direction I wanted to go! Why did you decide to apply for a job at Kongsberg? I got to know the company in my last job. Kongsberg Maritime was one of Kleven Verft’s subcontractors, and I got a good impression of the company. Kongsberg Maritime seemed to have highly qualified staff who delivered quality equipment within the agreed deadlines — these are some of the most important qualities you’re looking for in an equipment
