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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 1 day ago

Senior Surveyor (multiple openings)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and safety services. The Senior Surveyor will examine and report on vessels and marine structures to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, while also providing leadership and guidance to less experienced surveyors.

EnergyMarine TransportationNon ProfitRenewable EnergyShipping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Examine and report on vessels and other marine structures during and after construction relative to compliance with the applicable requirements for maintaining the vessel in Classification with ABS and meeting associated statutory and special service requirements related to Safety of Life at Sea, Loadline, Tonnage, Cargo Gear, and Pollution Prevention Certification

Responsible for the administration of office procedures and monitoring of business performance at an assigned port

Serve as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles and processes

Perform routine surveys on classed vessels, platforms or other marine structures and at manufacturers for classification and compliance with statutory requirements

Prepare technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys performed

Engage in contact with clients to resolve problems within area of expertise

Maintain survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner in area of responsibility

Maintain active awareness of new methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities and makes recommendations for changes in the surveying processes and safety programs as warranted by such developments

Recommend new approaches to problems encountered and makes changes in methods, procedures or design where necessary

Plan, schedule and coordinate various phases of surveying work and monitoring the quality of service on work performed

Monitor work and projects performed by subordinate surveyors to ensure maintenance of quality, content, consistency and continuity of work performed

Provide leadership, guidance and training to lower level and/or less experienced surveyors

Promote the services and capabilities of ABS to present and potential customers

Qualification

Marine EngineeringMechanical EngineeringNaval ArchitectureSurveyingIACS member experienceClient communicationLeadershipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or closely related field of study

Three (3) years' experience as a Surveyor working in the marine industry with an IACS member classification society

35% domestic travel

Benefits

Medical insurance (PPO and HD)

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Disability leave programs

Parental leave program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

401K plan with a generous company match

Company

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations.

Founded in 1862

Houston, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees

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