Staff Surveyor/Auditor

Sabine Surveyors, Ltd.•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Staff Surveyor/Auditor performs marine surveys and/or audits in the field in accordance with direction from the Area Manager or Vice President and the company’s ISO Quality and Environmental Procedures. The role involves keeping clients informed throughout field assignments, preparing and submitting preliminary advice when required, and producing concise, technically and grammatically correct reports using appropriate templates and company procedures. The position also supports customer complaint handling and invoice adjustments, identifies potential new business, promotes company services through client visits and industry activities, and follows the company’s health, safety, security, and environmental requirements. The employee pursues professional development, assists with the management and training of junior personnel, maintains and uses proper PPE, ensures equipment is calibrated and in good working order, and obtains and maintains required credentials for terminals, docks, and job sites. Work takes place in open-air, marine vessel, and shipyard environments, including noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, and sometimes hazardous conditions. The role involves climbing, lifting, working at heights, accessing confined spaces and difficult cargo areas, and being available on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round.

Requirements

College graduate, preferably from a maritime college, or equivalent time in the marine industry.
Five years of sea-going experience in a certificated position, or five years of experience in the marine surveying field, or five years of comparable marine experience.
Current valid driver’s license.
Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC).
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance and ability to work effectively as a team player.
Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain valid employment authorization throughout employment; where applicable, maintain required visa or immigration status in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Membership in NAMSGlobal.
Report and technical writing skills.
Maritime college education.

Responsibilities

Perform marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by the Area Manager or Vice President and in accordance with company ISO Quality and Environmental Procedures.
Ensure timely communication with clients throughout the survey and/or audit process; acknowledge assignments when designated and submit preliminary advice after fieldwork when required.
Prepare and submit concise, technically and grammatically correct survey and/or audit reports using appropriate templates and in accordance with company procedures, schedules, and customer requirements.
Assist the Area Manager with customer complaints and invoice adjustments.
Identify potential new business and bring it to management’s attention.
Promote company services in the marine industry, including visiting clients and participating in industry activities.
Follow the company Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Manual requirements, including participating in monthly safety meetings.
Pursue personal development through in-house and external training opportunities and professional organizations.
Assist with management and training of more junior personnel.
Maintain proper PPE and wear it at all times.
Ensure required equipment is calibrated and in good working order, and maintain records as required by company procedures.
Obtain credentials needed to enter terminals, docks, and job sites, and maintain records as required by company procedures.