Marine Surveyor AREA MANAGER

Marine Surveyor AREA MANAGER – Houston, TX

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following; other duties may be assigned as required:

• Coordinating the work of staff surveyors to ensure a balanced workload, proper assignments according to experience, cross-training whenever possible, and time off when needed.
• Performing marine surveys on a direct basis as needed.
• Ensuring the timely flow of information to/from clients including monitoring receipt of assignments, acknowledgement of assignments to clients, and ensuring preliminary advice is prepared and submitted after completion of fieldwork.
• Producing and submitting concise, technical, and grammatically correct final survey reports based on the appropriate report template in line with Company procedures and schedules and the customers’ requirements.
• Participating in the formulation and administration of company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.
• Assisting management in developing assumptions regarding the volumes of business that could be expected under the current business plan and under alternative strategies.
• Handling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.
• Promoting company services in the marine industry including visiting clients and participating in industry activities.
• Supervising on-going training to staff surveyors including monthly safety meetings.
• Representing the interests of surveyors to upper management in the areas of time utilization, training, safety, compensation, benefits, and morale.
• Assisting the President in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Pursuing personal development through training.
• Ensuring that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times as required.
• 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 maintain records as required by Company procedures.

Required Education & Experience:

• Degree in a related field plus five (5) years of experience, or seagoing experience to Chief Officer level, or ten (10) years of experience in a similar position.
• Membership in NAMS Global or a similar organization dedicated to professionalism, ethics, and continuing education within the marine industry.
• 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 PPE.
• Some climbing (40’ or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (50 pounds) are involved.
• Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
• Working on marine vessels, docks, warehouses, yards, or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
• Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.
• Traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights.
• Examine 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.
• Ability to motivate surveyor/sampler workforce.
• Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.
• Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.