About the Role
The Surveyor I is an entry or junior-level position ideal for new graduates or candidates with less than five (5) years of relevant experience. Under close supervision, this role involves performing work using conventional surveying practices. The primary function is to develop the ability to examine and report on vessels and other marine structures during and after construction, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements for maintaining vessel classification and meeting statutory and special service requirements related to safety, loadline, tonnage, cargo gear, and pollution prevention certification.
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What You Will Do
(with the assistance and guidance of an experienced Surveyor):
- Acts as a professional specialist applying relevant rules, regulations, and principles.
- Performs routine surveys on classed vessels, platforms, or other marine structures for classification and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys performed.
- Engages with clients to resolve problems within areas of expertise.
- Maintains organized and up-to-date survey files.
- Develops skills for administrating office procedures and monitoring business performance at an assigned port.
- Grows understanding of field operations, policies, methods, and procedures through broader technical assignments.
What You Will Need
Education and Experience
- Qualifications from a tertiary institution in a relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum two (2) years program) or
- Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution with relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer.
- Proficiency in English commensurate with statutory certification and future work requirements.
- Appropriate certifications or licenses relevant to the area of specialization may be required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to develop knowledge of relevant Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, alongside the Employee Safety Policy.
- Familiarity with reading engineering plans and understanding shipbuilding practices and vessel operations.
- Proficient in performing surveys in the prescribed format.
- Knowledge of computer programs or software related to job responsibilities.
- Understanding of related technical interfaces for group project work.
- Insight into ships' engineering systems and machinery.
- Effective oral and written communication skills for technical reporting.
- Problem-solving abilities and responsiveness to customers while working well with others.
- Familiarity with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
Physical Requirements
- A pre-employment physical examination is mandatory, where allowed by local laws.
- Role requires sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, and both visual and auditory acuity.
- Must be able to climb vertical ladders up to nine meters and navigate steep steps.
- Capable of working at heights on staging and lifting equipment.
- Must maneuver in tight spaces and confined areas for extended periods, including kneeling and crawling.
- May involve exposure to industrial environments, potential injury risks, extreme weather conditions, and demanding physical activities.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. / 11.34 kgs.
- Usage of small tools and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as per safety procedures, may be required.
- An annual physical will be required to certify the individual's capacity to perform the required physical tasks, where allowed by local laws.
Reporting Relationships
Will report to the Principal, Senior, or Surveyor-in-Charge of the assigned port. This position does not have any direct reports.
Equal Opportunity
The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under federal or state laws.
Notice
The company will not pay a fee to third-party agencies without a valid Master Service Agreement authorized and signed by Human Resources.
Other
This job description is intended to provide an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for fair compensation decision-making, and is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or working conditions.
