New Jersey Marine Surveyor

RINA•Sunrise, Fl, FL

About The Position

RINA is recruiting a Marine Surveyor to join its North America Marine Division office. The role applies expertise in maritime rules, regulations, and industry principles to support accurate, high-quality surveying and continuous improvement of surveying processes. The Marine Surveyor conducts inspections and surveys of classed ships, offshore installations, and marine assets; prepares timely technical reports; coordinates surveying work; supports clients; and guides less experienced surveyors. The position also contributes to quality assurance, training, and ethical professional practice. Survey work may involve new-build inspections; in-service ship surveys and repair follow-up; major conversion work; marine management systems audits; or testing and certification of service suppliers and manufacturers. The surveyor assesses compliance with applicable classification and statutory requirements, identifies deficiencies, and issues or endorses certificates, reports, records, and status documentation as appropriate.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Naval Engineering.
At least 3 years of experience working as a Surveyor, or at least 6 years of experience in engineering or inspection/survey fields with an IACS member Classification Society.
Understanding of RINA’s strategic technical positioning in the marine industry.
English proficiency appropriate to classification, statutory certification, related services, and assigned work.
Ability to develop working knowledge of RINA Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, related instructions, and the RINA Employee Safety Policy.
Ability to understand engineering plans and knowledge of shipbuilding practices and ship operations.
Ability to perform one or more applicable areas of work: new-building surveys, in-service ship surveys, Marine Management Systems audits, or testing activities and service supplier/manufacturer certification.
Knowledge of ship engineering systems and machinery.
Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
Knowledge of technical interfaces required for group project work.

Responsibilities

Keep abreast of developments in maritime rules, regulations, and industry concepts, and recommend changes to surveying processes and safety programs.
Conduct routine surveys of classed ships, offshore installations, or marine assets to assess compliance with classification and statutory requirements.
Prepare technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate phases of surveying work.
Monitor service quality and provide guidance to less experienced surveyors.
Engage with clients to solve problems within the area of expertise and support client satisfaction through effective communication and issue resolution.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced surveyors and contribute to the surveying team's skills and knowledge.
Maintain the quality, content, consistency, and continuity of work performed.
Uphold integrity, transparency, fairness, and high ethical standards in professional interactions and survey processes.
Depending on assignment, assess materials and products, inspect new construction, hull, machinery and equipment, repairs, conversions, and tests or trials for compliance with rules and regulations.
Depending on assignment, identify deficiencies, determine whether immediate repair or a condition with a due date is appropriate, and follow up repairs or outstanding conditions.
Depending on assignment, assess potential links between deficiencies and the Ship Management System.
Depending on assignment, issue or endorse certificates, reports, records, and status documentation in accordance with rules, regulations, and procedures.