Canada Senior Marine Surveyor

RINA Piraeus Team; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Marine Surveyor to join their Vancouver team. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and maintaining high-quality surveying processes. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Naval Engineering and significant experience in the field. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, preparing reports, and providing guidance to junior surveyors. Join a company that values innovation and ethical conduct, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment where your expertise will make a difference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Surveyor or 6 years in engineering/inspection.
• Proficiency in English and understanding of RINA Rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine surveys and prepare accurate reports.
• Engage with clients to ensure satisfaction and solve problems.

Skills

Maritime Rules and Regulations

Surveying Processes

Client Communication

Leadership Skills

Quality Assurance

Ethical Standards

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Tools

Surveying Software

Inspection Tools

Job description

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Posting Date: 3 Apr 2025

Location:

Vancouver, CA, V7X 1T2

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience:

RINA is currently recruiting for a Canada Senior Marine Surveyor to join its Vancouver location within the North America Marine Division.

Mission

The Senior Surveyor serves as an experienced and knowledgeable professional within the organization, applying expertise in maritime Rules, Regulations, and industry principles. The Senior Surveyor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement of surveying processes.

Key Accountabilities

1. Professional Specialist:
   - Acts as a professional specialist, applying in-depth knowledge of Rules, Regulations, and industry concepts.
   - Keeps abreast of new developments and recommends changes to surveying processes and safety programs.
2. Inspection and Reporting:
   - Conducts routine surveys on classed ships, offshore installations, or marine assets to ensure compliance with classification and statutory requirements.
   - Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys.
3. Leadership and Coordination:
   - Plans, schedules, and coordinates various phases of surveying work.
   - Monitors the quality of service, providing guidance to less experienced surveyors.
4. Client Interaction:
   - Engages with clients to solve problems within the area of expertise.
   - Ensures client satisfaction through effective communication and resolution of issues.
5. Training and Development:
   - Provides guidance and training to less experienced surveyors.
   - Contributes to the development and improvement of the skills and knowledge of the surveying team.
6. Quality Assurance:
   - Ensures the maintenance of quality, content, consistency, and continuity of work performed.
7. Ethical Conduct:
   - Uphold the highest ethical standards in all professional interactions, ensuring integrity, transparency, and fairness in survey processes.

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Surveyor or minimum 6 years’ experience in the engineering or inspection/survey fields with an IACS member Classification Society.
• Understanding of RINA strategic technical positioning in the sector of the marine industry.
• 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 knowledge of shipbuilding practices and ship operations.
• Ability to perform either:

1. new building surveys:

• assess the suitability of certified materials and products supplied for the new building,
• assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been built in compliance with rules and regulations by means of compulsory inspections, tests and trials,
• issue Certificates, Reports, Records and Status in compliance with rules and regulations.

ship in service surveys:

• assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been maintained in compliance with rules and regulations by means of compulsory overall inspections, tests and trials,
• assess and follow-up the repair works to hull, machinery and equipment to assign a new period of class and a new period of validity to statutory Certificates in compliance with rules and regulations by means of overall and close-up inspections, verification upon dismantling, tests and trials,
• attend major conversion works according to rules and regulations,
• 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,
• follow-up as required by rules and regulations any repair work or due to previous outstanding conditions,
• assess whether the deficiencies identified (if any) may be linked with potential failure of the Ship Management System,
• endorse Certificates, issue Reports and Status in compliance with rules and regulations.

Marine Management Systems audits

testing activities and service suppliers/manufacturers certification:

• assess the suitability of certified materials and products in compliance with applicable rules,
• issue Certificates and prepare Reports and Status in compliance with procedures.

• Knowledge of ship 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.

Core Competencies

• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraints
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

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. We are also compliant with the Italian Law n. 68/99.