Surveyor II or Above - San Francisco

American Bureau of Shipping•Oakland, CA

9h•$80,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Surveyor II is an intermediate-level position working under the supervision and guidance of experienced field surveyors. The role examines and reports on vessels and other marine structures during and after construction to assess compliance with applicable requirements for maintaining classification with ABS and meeting related statutory and special-service requirements for Safety of Life at Sea, Loadline, Tonnage, Cargo Gear, and Pollution Prevention Certification. The position performs routine surveys on classed vessels, platforms, marine structures, and at manufacturers; prepares accurate and timely inspection reports; works with clients to resolve problems within the area of expertise; and maintains orderly, current survey files. The position reports to the Principal, Senior, or Surveyor-in-Charge of the assigned port and has no direct reports. The work may take place in industrial environments and involve heights, ladders, confined spaces, tight spaces, extreme weather, and physically demanding activities. The surveyor must be able to climb vertical ladders up to nine meters, navigate steep steps, work on staging and lifting equipment, kneel and crawl, lift at least 25 pounds, and use small tools and personal protective equipment. A pre-employment physical examination and annual physical recertification may be required where permitted by local law.

Requirements

Have qualifications from a tertiary institution in a relevant field of engineering or physical science, from a program of at least two years; or qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer.
Meet the minimum requirements and knowledge listed for Surveyor I.
Have at least three years of experience working as a Surveyor I, or at least five years of experience in an engineering or survey capacity within the marine industry or another applicable industry related to the specialization.
Obtain appropriate certification and/or licenses in areas of specialization if required.
Develop working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, related instructions, and the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
Read engineering plans and demonstrate a basic understanding of shipbuilding practices and vessel operations.
Perform surveys in the prescribed format.
Know computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities and technical interfaces needed for group project work.
Demonstrate knowledge of ships' engineering systems and machinery.
Communicate pertinent information in English, orally and in writing, about the assigned area of technical expertise.
Analyze problems and propose solutions; respond to customers and work well with others.
Develop working knowledge of ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems, and a thorough understanding of field operations, policies, methods, and procedures through broader and more technically challenging assignments.
Meet the role's physical requirements, including sufficient strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity; ability to climb ladders up to nine meters, navigate steep steps, work at heights, maneuver in tight or confined spaces, kneel and crawl, and lift at least 25 pounds.
Use small tools and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with ABS safety procedures when required.
Where allowed by local law, complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual physical recertification.

Responsibilities

Apply related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles, and processes as a professional specialist for the organization.
Perform routine surveys on classed vessels, platforms, other marine structures, and at manufacturers for classification and compliance with statutory requirements.
Prepare technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys.
Engage with clients to resolve problems within the area of expertise.
Maintain orderly and up-to-date survey files within the area of responsibility.