Surveyor Senior Full-time Job

What You Will Do:

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.

Maintains an active awareness of new methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities and recommends changes in the surveying processes and safety programs as warranted by such developments. Recommends new approaches to problems encountered and makes changes in methods, procedures, or design where necessary.

Plans, schedules, and coordinates various phases of surveying work and monitoring the quality of service on work performed.

Monitors work and projects performed by subordinate surveyors to ensure maintenance of quality, content, consistency, and continuity of work performed.

Provides leadership, guidance, and training to lower-level and/or less experienced surveyors.

Promotes the services and capabilities of ABS to present and potential customers.

What You Will Need:

Education & 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

Minimum requirements & knowledge listed for Surveyor II.

Minimum three (3) years of experience working as a Surveyor II.

Understanding of ABS strategic technical positioning in their respective sector of the marine industry or

Minimum eight (8) years of experience in an Engineering or Survey Capacity with an IACS member Classification Society

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Appropriate certification and/or licenses in areas of specialization may be required.

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 in English, orally and in writing, pertinent information relative to assigned area of technical expertise.

Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.

Reporting Relationships:

Will report to a Principal Surveyor or higher, under the direction of a Survey Manager or District/Country Manager as appropriate. The incumbent may supervise or provide leadership guidance to lower-level surveyors. Incumbent may be provided with support or assistance by an administrative support staff member as applicable to his/her office.

Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the worlds leading ship classification organizations. We search for and establish the best solutions for the industries we serve, and are at the forefront of marine and offshore innovation.
In a constantly evolving industry, ABS works alongside its partners tackling the most pressing technical, operational and regulatory challenges so the marine and offshore industries can operate safely, securely and responsibly.
The surveyors, engineers, researches and regulatory specialists who form the ABS team work in more than 200 offices in 70 countries around the world. With a passion for making the world a safer place, while also delivering practical and innovative solutions, ABS stands ready to assist and advance the marine and offshore industries.