Surveyor I or above - Houma
About The Position
The Surveyor position is open to candidates at the Surveyor I level and above, depending on qualifications and experience. This role may be appropriate for new graduates, early-career professionals, and more experienced candidates with applicable industry backgrounds. Under the guidance of a supervisor or in accordance with level-specific responsibilities, the Surveyor performs work involving conventional to progressively more advanced surveying practices. The primary function is to develop and/or apply the ability to effectively examine and report on vessels and other marine structures during and after construction relative to compliance with the applicable requirements for maintaining the vessel in Classification with ABS and meeting associated statutory and special service requirements related to Safety of Life at Sea, Loadline, Tonnage, Cargo Gear, and Pollution Prevention Certification.
Requirements
- Education and 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, and Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of statutory certification and services and, before assignment, with their future work.
- Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
- Ability to read engineering plans and have a basic understanding of shipbuilding practices and vessel operations.
- Ability to perform surveys in the prescribed format.
- Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
- Knowledge of related technical interfaces required for group project work.
- Knowledge of ships' engineering systems and machinery.
- Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, pertinent information relative to assigned area of technical expertise.
- Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.
- Responsiveness to customers and the ability to work well with others.
- Ability to become familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
Nice To Haves
- Appropriate certification and/or licenses in areas of specialization may be required.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles, and processes.
- Performs routine surveys on classed vessels, platforms, or other marine structures and at manufacturers for classification and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys performed.
- Engages in contact with clients to resolve problems within areas of expertise.
- Maintains survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner in the area of responsibility.
- Develops the skills necessary for the administration of office procedures and monitoring of business performance at an assigned port.
- Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, the individual must develop a thorough understanding of field operations, policies, methods, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
