Senior Principal Surveyor, Digital Initiatives

American Bureau of Shipping•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Principal Surveyor, Digital Initiatives, performs Survey activities in accordance with ABS Rules, Guides, and all statutory requirements; while acting as a peer leader, knowledge resource, coach, and overall survey process expert at the port, station, or field site level. This 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 as well as business intelligence gained through service/operational interaction. What You Will Do: 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.

Requirements

Education & Experience 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.
Where allowed by local laws, a pre-employment physical examination is mandatory.
The role of surveyor/auditor requires sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, and both visual and auditory acuity to perform the listed duties effectively.
The ability to climb vertical ladders up to nine meters and navigate steep steps is essential.
Shall be capable of working at heights on various staging and lifting equipment.
Shall be able to maneuver in tight spaces and work inside confined areas for extended periods, including kneeling and crawling.
The role may involve exposure to industrial environments, potential injury risks, extreme weather conditions, and demanding physical activities.
Shall be able to lift at least 25 lbs. / 11.34 kgs.
The use of small tools and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with ABS safety procedures, may be required.
Where allowed by local laws, the surveyor will be required to successfully complete an annual physical that will recertify that the individual can perform the physical actions required.

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.