Junior Surveyor

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About the role

DNV – Maritime Region Americas is seeking a Junior Surveyor to join our Gulf of Mexico operations in New Orleans, LA. As a Junior Surveyor for the Gulf, you will be a member of a highly qualified team of surveyors and auditors serving the more traditional shipping segments calling ports along the Gulf Coast for surveys/audits on ships in operation and ships under construction.

Responsibilities

• Survey ocean-going ships that call at ports of call and at sea, including drydock and alteration surveys.
• Survey and certification of Ships in Operation for compliance with international standards, DNV Classification Rules, and Statutory requirements.
• Ensure that the work or duties performed are in accordance with the Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Guidelines, and quality requirements of the organization and the instructions of the line management.
• Review and respond to technical queries and design submittals regarding compliance. Seek internal support as necessary through experienced colleagues, line manager, Technical Support, or equivalent.
• At all times maintain the confidentiality of Clients' business intellectual property, processes, designs, developments, and documentation.
• Communicate to line management at the earliest appropriate opportunity when in receipt of information that is important to the reputation or integrity of the organization.
• Exhibit customer-oriented focus by promoting DNV onboard or on-site, and by acting as a technical resource for customer questions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (Degree in marine-related field such as Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred) and/or equivalent.
• Behavioral competencies: Team player, but able to work independently on surveys.
• 25% travel requirement per calendar year (Domestic/International).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and travel on public conveyances when required.
• Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job on-board various marine vessels, structures, and offshore platforms include but are not limited to:
  • Climbing of pilot ladders at various heights.
  • Going in and out of tanks, performing work in confined spaces.
  • Flying in a helicopter, pilot and/or boat transfers, voyage surveys.
  • Working in harsh climates on a regular basis.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• We conduct a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Maritime Industry experience (especially exposure to classification/statutory surveys or seagoing experience) is a plus. Required training will be provided.

Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days).
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits.
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA.
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program.
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election.