Floating Offshore Marine Surveyor

RINA; Liguria; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA in Genoa, Italy, is hiring a Floating Offshore Marine Surveyor to join the Marine Special Ships Excellence Centre. The role focuses on verifying compliance with classification society rules, international regulations, and ship safety during surveys and inspections.

You will provide expert technical advice, assess hull, machinery and equipment, document findings with standardized reports, and contribute to continuous professional development and ethical surveying practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Junior Surveyor or 5+ years in marine engineering/survey fields.
• Proficient in English commensurate with classification and certification work.
• Able to learn RINA Rules, guides and safety policies.
• Understand shipbuilding practices and operations.
• Knowledge of engineering plans and related interfaces.
• Experience with ship surveys: new building and in-service inspections, tests and trials.
• Familiarity with Marine Management Systems audits and supplier certifications.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance: follow classification rules and international regulations during surveys.
• Provide expert technical advice on classification, design, construction and maintenance.
• Address technical issues and client interactions as a troubleshooter.
• Implement QA measures to ensure accurate inspection reports.
• Educate clients on processes, rules and compliance importance.
• Use templates and digital tools for reporting and documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current.
• Pursue relevant certifications to enhance expertise.
• Maintain ethical standards in all surveying activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Technical surveying

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Floating Offshore Marine Surveyor to join our office in Genoa, Italy within the Marine Special Ships Excellence Centre 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.

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

• 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,
  1. new building surveys:
     1. to assess the suitability of certified materials and products supplied for the new building
     2. to assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been built in compliance with rules and regulations by means of compulsory inspections, tests and trials
     3. to issue Certificates, Reports, Records and Status in compliance with rules and regulations
  2. ship in service surveys:
     1. 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
     2. 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
     3. to follow-up as required by rules and regulations any repair work or due to previous outstanding conditions
     4. to assess whether the deficiencies identified (if any) may be linked with potential failure of the Ship Management System
     5. to endorse Certificates, issue Reports and Status in compliance with rules and regulations
  3. Marine Management Systems audits
  4. testing activities and service suppliers/manufacturers certification:
     1. to assess the suitability of certified materials and products in compliance with applicable rules
     2. 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.

Competencies

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

Compensation Data

The salary range and job grade for this position are defined based on objective, role-related criteria and responsibilities in accordance with CCNL RINA (CNEL code I480). The gross annual salary range foreseen is between €38.000 and €50.000 and will be finally defined on candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, competencies and overall alignment with the role.

In addition, an annual variable compensation component is provided, based on both Company and individual performance objectives in accordance with the current policies and collective agreements. The overall compensation package is complemented by the Company's welfare.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued and empowered to develop their potential. RINA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.