Canada Marine Surveyor

RINA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA, a leader in certification and classification, is seeking a Marine Surveyor in Montreal. The role focuses on ensuring safety and compliance of marine assets through thorough inspections and technical evaluations. Candidates will need a relevant degree and experience in the marine industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in significant professional development in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Junior Surveyor or 5 years in engineering/survey within the marine industry.
• Proficiency in English relevant to classification and statutory certification.
• Ability to understand engineering plans and basic shipbuilding practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with international regulations during surveys and inspections.
• Provide technical advice on classification, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Document results using standardized templates for clarity and consistency.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Problem-Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Client Education

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Naval Engineering

Tools

Knowledge of ships' engineering systems

Job description

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RINA is currently recruiting for a Canada Marine Surveyor to join its office in Montreal within the North America Marine Division.

Mission

A Surveyor in a classification society plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and quality of ships and marine assets.The main responsibilities are aimed at verifying that vessels meet international and classification society standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to classification society rules, international regulations, and statutory requirements during surveys and inspections. Apply new regulations as they arise.
• Technical Expertise:
• Provide expert technical advice to clients, shipowners, and manufacturers on matters related to classification, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry technologies, innovations, and advancements to ensure the application of cutting-edge knowledge in surveys.
• Problem-Solving: Act as a troubleshooter, addressing technical issues and challenges that may arise during surveys or during client interactions.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures in survey processes to uphold the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in inspection reports.
• Client Education: Educate clients on classification society processes, rules, and the importance of compliance for safety and operational efficiency.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Use standardized templates for inspection reports, ensuring consistency, clarity and timeliness in reporting.
• Integrate digital tools for efficient documentation management and reporting.
• Collaboration and Teamwork:
• Collaborate with colleagues, both within the classification society and externally, to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices.
• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Continuous Professional Development:
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with evolving industry standards,technologies, and best practices.
• Pursue relevant certifications or qualifications to enhance expertise.
• Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all professional interactions, ensuring integrity, transparency, and fairness in survey processes.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Naval Engineering
• In general, minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Junior Surveyor or minimum 5 years’ experience in the engineering or survey fields within the marine industry or other applicable industry to their specialization.
• Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of classification, statutory certification, related services and, before assignment, with their future work.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of RINA Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the RINA Employee Safety Policy.
• Ability to understand engineering plans and have basic knowledge of shipbuilding practices and ship operations.
• Ability, in general, to perform either,
• New building surveys:
• to assess the suitability of certified materials and products supplied for the new building,
• to assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been built in compliance with rules and regulations by means of compulsory inspections, tests and trials,
• to issue Certificates, Reports, Records and Status in compliance with rules and regulations.
  
  

And/or:

• Ship in service surveys:
• to assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been maintained in compliance with rules and regulations by means of compulsory overall inspections, tests and trials
• to identify the deficiencies to be rectified (if any) and assess whether immediate repair is necessary or a condition may be issued with an appropriate due date,
• to follow-up as required by rules and regulations any repair work or due to previous outstanding conditions,
• to assess whether the deficiencies identified (if any) may be linked with potential failure of the Ship Management System,
• to endorse Certificates, issue Reports and Status in compliance with rules and regulations.
  
  

And/or:

• Marine Management Systems audits
  
  

And/or:

• Testing activities and service suppliers/manufacturers certification:
• to assess the suitability of certified materials and products in compliance with applicable rules
• to issue Certificates and prepare Reports and Status in compliance with procedures.
• Knowledge of ships' engineering systems and machinery.
• Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of related technical interfaces required for group project work.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

Valid Drivers License

Competencies

• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
  
  

With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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