New Job Opening at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

New Job Opening at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

ROLE: Surveyor I

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Surveyor I is an entry- or junior-level role for recent graduates and/or those with less than five (5) years of experience in a relevant industry. The surveyor works under a direct supervisor and uses traditional surveying methods. The main goal is to learn how to properly check and report on ships and other marine structures before, during, and after construction to make sure they meet the necessary standards for keeping the ship’s ABS classification and meeting the legal and special service requirements for Safety of Life at Sea, Load Line, Tonnage, Cargo Gear, and Pollution Prevention Certification.

What You’ll Do (with the help and advice of an expert ABS Surveyor):

• Acts as the organization’s professional specialist in the implementation of relevant rules, laws, requirements, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Routine surveys are performed on classed vessels, platforms, or other marine constructions, as well as at manufacturers, to ensure classification and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Prepares technically accurate and timely reports on inspections and surveys completed.
• Contacts clients to handle issues within their areas of expertise.
• Maintains ordered and current survey files in the area of responsibility.
• Develops the abilities required for administering office operations and monitoring business performance at a designated port.
• Through broader and more technically demanding job assignments, the individual must get a full awareness of field operations, policies, methods, and procedures.

What You’ll Need:

Education & Experience

• Requirements for this position include a tertiary education in engineering or physical science (minimum of two years) or relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer. Proficiency in English is required for the scope of statutory certification and future work.
• Appropriate qualification and/or licensing in areas of specialization may be necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to gain a working understanding of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory requirements, and relevant directives, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Ability to read engineering designs and understand shipbuilding and vessel operations.
• The ability to conduct surveys in the defined format.
• Knowledge of computer applications or software packages relevant to job duties.
• Knowledge of linked technical interfaces is necessary for collaborative project work.
• Knowledge of ship engineering systems and machinery.
• Ability to communicate relevant information about the specified area of technical competence both vocally and in writing.
• Ability to analyse problems and provide solutions.
• Customer responsiveness and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to become acquainted with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental
• Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

Will be responsible to the Principal, Senior, or Surveyor-in-Charge of the given port. This post has no direct reports.

Working Conditions:

Travel to and from survey locations and production operations by various marine boats, offshore platforms, or buildings. Some work may be done in an office setting. Some work may be undertaken in limited locations, necessitating the use of vertical ladders of varying heights and construction staging of varying heights. The use of small tools and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with ABS safety regulations may be necessary.

How to Apply for this Job Opening at American Bureau of Shipping

Click Here to Apply Online

Closing Date: February 17, 2024

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