Principal Surveyor

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Genova; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) in Genova, Italy, is seeking a Principal Surveyor to directly perform survey activities in accordance with ABS Rules and statutory requirements. The role includes acting as a peer leader, coaching junior surveyors, and supporting the In Charge in planning and managing surveys at port, station, or field sites.

You will coordinate surveys, ensure safety, maintain high-quality service delivery, and communicate technical updates to management.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or physical science (min two years program).
• Marine or nautical qualification with seagoing experience as certificated ship officer.
• Typically three years of experience as a Senior Surveyor.
• Two years of experience on international assignments or significant exposure to international projects.

Responsibilities

• Directly execute and support safe survey activities to meet business outcomes.
• Execute and support the Survey & Certification Core Process as an individual contributor and peer leader/resource.
• Acts as a professional specialist applying related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Assist the In Charge surveyor in planning, scheduling, and coordinating surveying activities and review of survey reports.
• Assist in manpower planning for qualified, trained survey staff based on projected business.
• Promote a culture of safety and safe working conditions.
• Maintain awareness of changes affecting customers and communicate to supervisory/management.
• Support coaching, mentorship, training, and performance feedback for junior surveyors.
• Promote ABS services and capabilities to customers through survey activities.
• Maintain relationships with local Port State authorities.
• Support non-survey-related Core Processes as needed.

Skills

Survey execution

Engineering knowledge

Analytical thinking

Customer service

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Marine/Nautical qualification

Seagoing officer certificate

Job description

The Principal Surveyor’s primary role is to directly perform survey activities in accordance with ABS Rules, Guides, and all statutory requirements; while acting as a peer leader, knowledge resource, coach, and overall survey process expert at the port, station, or field site level. This position also supports the “In Charge” supervisor in planning and managing survey activities and the training, guidance, and development of more junior surveyors.

What You Will Do:

• Directly execute and support safe and efficient survey activities to meet business outcomes related to service delivery, labor/productivity, budget, quality, policy, compliance, training, development, and safety.
• Execute and safely support the Survey & Certification Core Process as an individual contributor and peer leader/resource.
• Acts as a professional specialist for the organization in applying related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Assist the “In Charge” surveyor in planning, scheduling, and coordinating the various phases of surveying activities and monitor the quality-of-service delivery, including reviews of survey reports.
• Assists in recommending short- and long-term manpower planning needs for qualified, trained survey staff based on the projected business.
• Promote a culture of safety and safe working conditions.
• Maintain awareness of changes and development in service delivery or technical issues affecting present and potential customers and communicate this information promptly to the appropriate supervisory/management level.
• Support the performance and development of junior surveyors through direct coaching, mentorship, training, monitoring, and performance feedback.
• Promotes the services and capabilities of ABS to present and potential customers through survey operational activities and interaction.
• Maintain relationships with local Port State authorities.
• Quality System in assigned area of responsibility. Support the non-survey-related key Core Processes as needed for organizational success.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Qualifications from a tertiary institution within a relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum two (2) years program).
• Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer.
• Typically, three (3) years of experience working as a Senior Surveyor.
• Typically, two (2) years of experience on international assignments or significant exposure to international projects and processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in effectively executing surveys across various disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and have an extensive understanding of marine and/or offshore shipbuilding and construction practices, engineering systems, structure, and vessel operations.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability with the skill to propose and convey solutions effectively.
• Client/Customer service-focused demeanor with the ability to build relationships supporting business development.
• Excellent communication skills and English fluency, both written and verbal, with the ability to conduct detailed technical and business communication/interaction in a professional role.
• Knowledge of metrics-based performance concepts and the ability to manage key performance indicators to meet business outcomes.
• Ability to learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Where allowed by local laws, a pre-employment physical examination is mandatory.
• The role of surveyor/auditor requires sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, and both visual and auditory acuity to perform the listed duties effectively.
• The ability to climb vertical ladders up to nine meters and navigate steep steps is essential.
• Shall be capable of working at heights on various staging and lifting equipment.
• Shall be able to maneuver in tight spaces and work inside confined areas for extended periods, including kneeling and crawling.
• The role may involve exposure to industrial environments, potential injury risks, extreme weather conditions, and demanding physical activities.
• Shall be able to lift at least 25 lbs. / 11.34 kgs.
• The use of small tools and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with ABS safety procedures, may be required.
• Where allowed by local laws, the surveyor will be required to successfully complete an annual physical that will recertify that the individual can perform the physical actions required.

Reporting Relationships:

Works under the direction of the “In Charge” Surveyor as assigned. May work under the direction of Area, Regional, or Hemisphere Operations Leadership as required by the business.

Notice:

This role has been opened for a future need expected within three months of the original posting date of this position. Potential candidates may not receive communication until the open headcount is confirmed.