Field Marine Surveyor | Loss Control & Claims

Engle Martin; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engle Martin is seeking a Marine Surveyor based in Norfolk, VA to determine loss extent for ocean marine claims and supervise loss-control surveys. The role involves field work, travel, and reporting to support insurers and clients with accurate, timely surveys.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in ocean marine surveying or related marine insurance work, plus the ability to work independently and manage a limited caseload. A maritime licensure and cloud software experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of prior experience in ocean marine surveying or other marine insurance-related work, or a graduate of a maritime college with valid merchant marine licensure.
• Prior experience working with a cloud enterprise software solution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently completes required tasks in relation to survey assignments within the normal spectrum of operations.
• Develops familiarity with marine claims handling and accepts a limited caseload as assigned.
• Communicates and coordinates with internal and external parties to ensure timely scheduling of surveys.
• Conducts surveys within assigned territory; may be assigned surveys that are outside normal territory that requires travel and overnight stay.
• Identifies nature, cause, and extent without routine assistance and limited guidance.
• Routinely produces clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports which require minimal editing by leader and follows company standards and SLAs.
• Engages in peer reviews with others as directed.
• Consistently logs time and expenses with attention paid to estimates and client intent.
• Develops understanding of financial and technical aspects of marine insurance.
• Granted supervised authority to communicate with known clients by copied email when appropriate; demonstrates timely reliability to clients.
• Pursues and completes NAMS (National Association of Marine Surveyors) and/or Lloyds credentialing.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with other members of the organization across departments, divisions, and locations.

Skills

Research skills

Investigative skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Organization

MS Office

Internal platforms

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Merchant marine licensure

Job description

Engle Martin is seeking a Marine Surveyor based in Norfolk, VA to determine loss extent for ocean marine claims and supervise loss-control surveys. The role involves field work, travel, and reporting to support insurers and clients with accurate, timely surveys.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in ocean marine surveying or related marine insurance work, plus the ability to work independently and manage a limited caseload. A maritime licensure and cloud software experience are a plus.