Senior Surveyor I

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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is hiring a Senior Surveyor I in Nigeria. The role involves surveying vessels and marine structures for classification and statutory compliance, preparing inspection reports, and providing technical leadership and guidance to junior surveyors. Candidates need relevant engineering or marine qualifications plus several years of surveying experience.

• Intermediate to advanced marine surveying role with ABS
• Involves vessel and marine structure inspections and reporting
• Requires relevant engineering or marine qualifications
• Minimum 3 years as Surveyor II or equivalent experience
• Leadership and training responsibilities for junior surveyors

Original source description

The Senior Surveyor I is considered an intermediate to advanced level Surveyor position. The primary function is to 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 the Safety of Life at Sea, Loadline, Tonnage, Cargo Gear, and Pollution Prevention Certification. When necessary, responsible for administering office procedures and monitoring business performance at an assigned port. 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. Physical Requirements: Where allowed by local laws, a pre-employment physical examination is mandatory. The role of surveyor/auditor requires sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, and both visual and auditory acuity to perform the listed duties effectively. The ability to climb vertical ladders up to nine meters and navigate steep steps is essential. Shall be capable of working at heights on various staging and lifting equipment. Shall be able to maneuver in tight spaces and work inside confined areas for extended periods, including kneeling and crawling. The role may involve exposure to industrial environments, potential injury risks, extreme weather conditions, and demanding physical activities. Shall be able to lift at least 25 lbs. / 11.34 kgs. The use of small tools and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with ABS safety procedures, may be required. Where allowed by local laws, the surveyor will be required to successfully complete an annual physical that will recertify that the individual can perform the physical actions required. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) on hbbq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.