30/04/2022

Surveyor I

Job Responsibilities

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 area of expertise.
  • Maintains survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner in area of responsibility.
Skills
  • An entry level position for new graduates and/or those candidates with less than five (5) years’ experience in an applicable industry
  • A completed bachelor's degree within mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, naval architecture, naval engineering, or similar.
  • Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of statutory certification and services and, before assignment, with their future work.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Become familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Job location

Norfolk