SKILLBRIDGE - ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ONLY: Marine and Offshore

Bureau Veritas•Nationwide, Hybr

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bureau Veritas seeks experienced and detail-oriented Vessel Inspectors & Auditors to join our Marine & Offshore Division. You will conduct comprehensive inspections, surveys, and audits of commercial vessels, offshore platforms, and marine equipment to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations, classification standards, and safety requirements. This role combines technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and client-facing professionalism to maintain the highest standards of maritime safety and environmental protection.

Requirements

Experienced and detail-oriented Vessel Inspectors & Auditors
Technical expertise
Regulatory knowledge
Client-facing professionalism
Ability to conduct comprehensive inspections, surveys, and audits of commercial vessels, offshore platforms, and marine equipment
Knowledge of international maritime regulations, classification standards, and safety requirements
Proficiency in approved methodologies for hull, machinery, electrical, and structural inspections
Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) including ultrasonic thickness, visual, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant inspections
Familiarity with BV Rules and international standards for documentation of findings, defects, and corrective actions
Experience in issuing statutory certificates and class certificates
Experience conducting International Safety Management (ISM) Code audits and Safety Management System (SMS) reviews
Knowledge of MARPOL Annex I, II, IV, V, VI compliance and pollution prevention systems
Understanding of SOLAS, COLREG, and flag state regulation compliance
Experience performing port state control (PSC) preparation audits
Ability to develop audit reports with findings, non-conformities, and recommendations
Knowledge of BV Rules for Hull, Machinery, Electrical, and Automation systems
Ability to determine vessel classification status and recommend class notations
Experience managing defect tracking and corrective action follow-up
Ability to coordinate with vessel owners, operators, and shipyards on compliance matters
Skills in identifying and assessing marine risks (structural, mechanical, operational, environmental)
Ability to classify defects by severity and urgency
Experience developing risk matrices and corrective action plans
Ability to prepare detailed inspection and audit reports for clients, flag states, and class society records
Proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation in digital inspection platforms and databases
Willingness to travel to vessels at ports, anchorages, or offshore locations (domestic and international)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with vessel crews, operators, and colleagues
Effective time management skills
Ability to maintain professional relationships with clients and regulatory authorities
Adherence to all vessel safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Commitment to staying current with evolving maritime regulations (IMO, flag states, BV Rules updates)
Willingness to participate in continuous training and certification programs
Contribution to quality assurance and process improvement initiatives
Mentoring junior inspectors and auditors

Responsibilities

Conduct initial, periodic, intermediate, and special surveys on commercial vessels (bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, general cargo, offshore support vessels)
Perform hull, machinery, electrical, and structural inspections using approved methodologies
Execute non-destructive testing (NDT) including ultrasonic thickness, visual, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant inspections
Document findings, defects, and corrective actions in compliance with BV Rules and international standards
Issue statutory certificates and class certificates upon successful survey completion
Conduct International Safety Management (ISM) Code audits and Safety Management System (SMS) reviews
Audit MARPOL Annex I, II, IV, V, VI compliance and pollution prevention systems
Verify SOLAS, COLREG, and flag state regulation compliance
Perform port state control (PSC) preparation audits
Develop audit reports with findings, non-conformities, and recommendations
Apply BV Rules for Hull, Machinery, Electrical, and Automation systems
Determine vessel classification status and recommend class notations
Manage defect tracking and corrective action follow-up
Coordinate with vessel owners, operators, and shipyards on compliance matters
Identify and assess marine risks (structural, mechanical, operational, environmental)
Classify defects by severity and urgency
Develop risk matrices and corrective action plans
Prepare detailed inspection and audit reports for clients, flag states, and class society records
Maintain accurate documentation in BV's digital inspection platforms and databases
Travel to vessels at ports, anchorages, or offshore locations (domestic and international)
Work independently and collaboratively with vessel crews, operators, and BV colleagues
Manage time effectively to complete inspections within scheduled timeframes
Maintain professional relationships with clients and regulatory authorities
Adhere to all vessel safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Stay current with evolving maritime regulations (IMO, flag states, BV Rules updates)
Participate in continuous training and certification programs
Contribute to quality assurance and process improvement initiatives
Mentor junior inspectors and auditors as needed