Staff Surveyor/Auditor

About the role

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

• 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.