Marine Principal Surveyor or Above San Francisco

Description

The Principal Surveyors primary role is to directly perform survey activities in accordance with ABS Rules Guides and all statutory requirements; while acting as a peer leader knowledge resource coach and overall survey process expert at the port station or field site level. This position also supports the In Charge supervisor in planning and managing survey activities and the training guidance and development of more junior surveyors.

What You Will Do:

• Directly execute and support safe and efficient survey activities to meet business outcomes related to service delivery labor/productivity budget quality policy compliance training development and safety.
• Execute and safely support the Survey & Certification Core Process as an individual contributor and peer leader/resource.
• Acts as a professional specialist for the organization in applying related rules regulations requirements concepts principles and processes.
• Assist the In Charge surveyor in planning scheduling and coordinating the various phases of surveying activities and monitor the quality-of-service delivery including reviews of survey reports.
• Assists in recommending short- and long-term manpower planning needs for qualified trained survey staff based on the projected business.
• Promote a culture of safety and safe working conditions.
• Maintain awareness of changes and development in service delivery or technical issues affecting present and potential customers and communicate this information promptly to the appropriate supervisory/management level.
• Support the performance and development of junior surveyors through direct coaching mentorship training monitoring and performance feedback.
• Promotes the services and capabilities of ABS to present and potential customers through survey operational activities and interaction.
• Maintain relationships with local Port State authorities.
• Quality System in assigned area of responsibility. Support the non-survey-related key Core Processes as needed for organizational success.

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).
• Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer.
• Typically three (3) years of experience working as a Senior Surveyor.
• Typically two (2) years of experience on international assignments or significant exposure to international projects and processes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in effectively executing surveys across various disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and have an extensive understanding of marine and/or offshore shipbuilding and construction practices engineering systems structure and vessel operations.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability with the skill to propose and convey solutions effectively.
• Client/Customer service-focused demeanor with the ability to build relationships supporting business development.
• Excellent communication skills and English fluency both written and verbal with the ability to conduct detailed technical and business communication/interaction in a professional role.
• Knowledge of metrics-based performance concepts and the ability to manage key performance indicators to meet business outcomes.
• Ability to learn 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 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.

Reporting Relationships:

Works under the direction of the In Charge Surveyor as assigned. May work under the direction of Area Regional or Hemisphere Operations Leadership as required by the business.

Salary:

$125k - 160k

Notice:

This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Companys verification that the candidate is a U.S. Person or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. U.S. Persons are defined as U.S. citizens U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders) or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) including asylees and the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required or for the Company to obtain any required licenses the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.

Required Experience:

Staff IC