Marine Inspector / Senior Marine Inspector (57803)

Applied Technical Services, LLC ("ATS" or the "Company") is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Marine Inspector / Senior Marine Inspector

Locations: Portland, OR and Southern California

Experience Required: 3+ Years (Independent Field Experience Required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Frequent local and regional travel to ports, shipyards, marine terminals, and customer facilities.

Hourly Range: $40-$50/per hour

Position Summary

ATS is seeking an experienced Marine Inspector to support our growing Marine Services division in Portland, Oregon and Southern California. This position requires an individual who can work independently, interface directly with clients, and perform a wide variety of marine inspection, survey, and quality assurance services aboard commercial vessels, government vessels, barges, terminals, and marine facilities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing vessel inspections, thickness gauging, piping inspections, welding inspections, coating assessments, and shipyard oversight activities. Candidates with certifications or experience working with major classification societies and naval standards are strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

The Marine Inspector will be responsible for performing and managing:

• Classification Society and Owner-required inspections
• Hull Condition Surveys
• Thickness Measurement Surveys
• Steel Renewal Weld Inspections
• Shipyard Repair Oversight and Supervision
• Repair Specification Development
• Piping System Surveys and Assessments
• Coating Condition Assessments
• Strong customer communication and project management skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to climb ladders, staging, and vessel structures.
• Ability to access confined spaces and vessel compartments.
• Ability to work in shipyards, onboard vessels, and industrial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work around marine and industrial hazards.
• Dry Dock and Repair Period Inspections
• Structural Integrity Assessments
• Marine Welding Inspections
• Damage Evaluations and Reporting
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Audits
• Marine Safety Compliance Reviews
• Client Consultation and Technical Reporting
• Desired Experience
• Candidates should have experience working with one or more of the following organizations and standards:
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• Lloyd's Register (LR)
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
• Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)
• RINA
• U.S. Navy / NAVSEA Programs
• Military Sealift Command (MSC)
• Commercial Vessel Operators
• Shipyards and Marine Terminals
• Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• NACE / AMPP Coating Inspector
• Certified Marine Surveyor (CMS)
• ASNT Level II or III MT,PT,UT
• API 510, 570, or 653
• OSHA Maritime Safety Training
• Confined Space Training
• CPR / First Aid Certification
• Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of marine inspection, marine surveying, shipyard, or vessel repair experience.

• Demonstrated ability to perform inspections independently.
• Strong understanding of marine structures, welding, coatings, corrosion, and piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, repair procedures, and classification requirements.