Surveyor I or above
American Bureau of Shipping
Seattle, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Auditing, Auditory, Cargo/Freight, Computer Software, Construction, English Language, Environmental Management Systems, File Maintenance, Lifting Equipment, Performance Analysis, Physical Science, Pollution Prevention, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Policies, Statutory Laws, Surveying, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
What You Will Do (with the assistance and guidance of an experienced ABS Surveyor):
* 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.
* Develops the skills necessary for the administration of office procedures and monitoring of business performance at an assigned port.
* Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, the individual must develop a thorough understanding of field operations, policies, methods, and procedures.
What You Will Need:
Education and 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
* Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of statutory certification and services and, before assignment, with their future work.
* Appropriate certification and/or licenses in areas of specialization may be required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* 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, orally and in writing, pertinent information relative to assigned area of technical expertise.
* Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.
* Responsiveness to customers and the ability to work well with others.
* Ability to become familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
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 c
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