Senior Surveyor & Field Operations Leader

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

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.