Marine Surveyor
Sabine Surveyors is currently seeking a Marine Surveyor in the Corpus Christi, TX area.
About us
Sabine Surveyors is a full-service marine surveying and consulting company founded in 1968. Our services include bulk and project cargo surveys, hull and machinery surveys, damage surveys, P&I surveys, on-hire, and off-hire bunker and/or vessel condition surveys, vessel appraisals, vessel audits, management audits, shipyard representation services, CRF 46 Subchapter M Compliance services and vendor audits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Performing marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by the Area Manager or Vice President and as required by the company’s ISO Quality and Environmental Procedures.
- Ensuring the timely flow of information to/from clients throughout the survey and/or audit process in the field. Acknowledging receipt of assignment to client when designated, and ensuring preliminary advice is prepared and submitted after completion of fieldwork when required.
- Producing and submitting concise, technically, and grammatically correct survey and/or audit reports based on the appropriate report template in line with Company procedures, schedules, and customers’ requirements.
- Assisting the Area Manager with the handling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.
- Recognizing potential new business and bringing such to the attention of management.
- Promoting company services in the marine industry including visiting clients and participating in industry activities.
- Following the company’s Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Manual requirements, including participating in monthly safety meetings.
- Pursuing personal development through in-house training, appropriate external training opportunities, and joining professional organizations.
- Assisting with the management and training of more junior personnel.
- Ensuring that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times.
- Ensuring all required equipment is calibrated and in good working order and records maintained as per our Quality and Environmental Procedures.
- Obtaining proper credentials to enter terminals, docks, and job sites as appropriate, and maintaining records as required by Company procedures.
Required Education & Experience:
- College graduate, maritime college preferred, or the equivalent time in the marine industry - five (5) years sea-going experience in a certificated position, or five (5) years’ experience in marine surveying field, or five (5) years of comparable marine experience.
- Membership of NAMSGlobal is preferred but not required.
- Report and technical writing skills will be a consideration.
- Current valid driver’s license.
- Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)
Working Conditions:
- Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.
- Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
- Some climbing (40’ or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 pounds) are involved.
- Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
- Work on marine vessels or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
- Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.
- Use of traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights.
- Examining cargo, including photographing, and accessing difficult areas.
- Available/On call 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Necessary Equipment Operation:
- Audio Gauge Equipment
- Tank Safe for Entry Monitor
- Life Vest
- Temperature Probes
- Ullage Tapes
- Pitot Tube
- Computer/Tablet
Special Skills:
- Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High performance and a strong team player.
- Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.
- Must have the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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