Senior Principal Surveyor, Digital Initiatives

American Bureau of Shipping•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Principal Surveyor, Digital Initiatives, performs Survey activities in accordance with ABS Rules, Guides, and all statutory requirements. This role acts as a peer leader, knowledge resource, coach, and overall survey process expert at the port, station, or field site level. The position also supports the “In Charge” Supervisor in planning and managing survey activities, as well as the training, guidance, and development of more junior surveyors. A Senior Principal Surveyor may also work closely with clients on operational and service delivery issues through ongoing industry relationships and business intelligence gained through service/operational interaction.

Requirements

Qualifications from a tertiary institution within a relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum two (2) years program); or Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer.
Typically at least three (3) years’ experience working as a Principal Surveyor.
Typically at least three (3) years’ experience on international assignment or significant exposure to international projects, processes.
Demonstrated mastery and knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and instructions; as well as all company policy with specific emphasis on the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
Demonstrated expertise in effectively executing surveys across the various disciplines.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and have an extensive understanding of marine and/or offshore shipbuilding and construction practices, engineering systems, structure, and vessel operations.
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving ability with the skill to propose and convey solutions effectively.
Client/Customer service focused demeanor with the ability to build relationships in support of business development.
Excellent communication skills and English fluency, both written and verbal, with the ability to conduct detailed technical and business communication/interaction in a professional role.
Knowledge of metrics based performance concepts and the ability to manage key performance indicators to meet business outcomes.
Ability to ability to learn the the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Directly execute and support safe and efficient survey activities in order to meet business outcomes related to service delivery, labor/productivity, budget, quality, policy, compliance, training, development, and safety.
Execute and safely support the Survey & Certification Core Process as an individual contributor and peer leader/resource.
Act as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles and processes.
Assist the “In Charge” Surveyor in planning, scheduling, and coordinating the various phases of surveying activities and monitor the quality of service delivery including reviews of survey reports.
Assist in recommending short- and long-term manpower planning needs for qualified, trained survey staff based on the projected business.
Promote a culture of safety and safe working conditions.
Maintain awareness of changes and development in service delivery or technical issues affecting present and potential customers and communicate this information promptly to the appropriate supervisory/management level.
Support the performance and development of junior surveyors through direct coaching, mentorship, training, monitoring, and performance feedback.
Promotes the services and capabilities of ABS to present and potential customers through survey operational activities and interaction.
Maintain relationships with local Port State authorities.
Support a Safety culture as well as continuous operational improvement through the ABS Quality System in assigned area of responsibility.
Support the non-survey related key Core Processes as needed for organizational success.