Marine Surveyor
FMC International · Houston, TX · 4 mo ago
RemoteRemoteManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct onboard surveys and inspections to verify compliance with regulatory, safety, and technical standards.
- Prepare clear, comprehensive inspection reports and ensure follow-up on corrective actions.
- Act as the primary contact for vessel crews, owners, authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Assess vessel structures, machinery, and safety systems, providing expert recommendations.
- Ensure adherence to international and local regulations (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL, USCG, AMSA).
- Represent FMC International professionally and deliver high-quality service at all times.
- Collaborate with technical teams and advise clients on repairs, maintenance, and best practices.
- Stay informed on evolving regulations, industry standards, and maritime technologies.
- Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and authorities to support FMC International’s reputation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must hold a Chief Engineer's License or Master Mariner license, unlimited, issued by a recognized maritime authority.
- A minimum of 15 years of maritime experience, with minimum 2 years as Chief Engineer or Master Mariner.
- In-depth understanding of international maritime regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, and ISPS codes. Familiarity with classification societies, flag state requirements.
- Prior experience conducting technical inspections, surveys, or audits of vessels is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with onboard crew, regulatory bodies, and clients.
- Proven problem-solving skills, with a focus on precision and attention to detail in technical assessments and reporting.
- Ability to perform physical onboard inspections, which may involve climbing, confined space entry, and work in varying environmental conditions.
- STCW endorsements, advanced maritime safety training, and other relevant maritime certifications are a plus.
What We Offer
- Join our Global network of collaborators
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Contract
- Address
- Remote Job Opportunity
About FMC
FMC International is a boutique surveying and consultancy company based in the US, with global branches in Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Singapore. FMC provides marine surveying, consulting, engineering, and auditing services to clients (Insurance, Commercial Shipping) globally.
FMC was founded in 2009 in New Orleans, and now has become a worldwide organization thanks to an in-house team of experts and vetted collaborators covering more than 80+ countries.
FMC is well-known for the consistent quality and effectiveness of its services – a result of its multidisciplinary and experienced team.