Marine Cargo Surveyor | Remote W/Travel | Los Angeles, CA

Sedgwick; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading claims management company is seeking a Marine Cargo Surveyor to inspect cargo damaged in transit and determine causes of damages. This role requires strong communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and five years of relevant experience. The position is remote but requires travel, and offers a supportive culture along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401K and PTO

Wellness benefits including wellness allowance and life insurance

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cargo damaged in transit and determine causes and extent of damages.
• Oversee loading and unloading of cargo from ships and other forms of transit.
• Inspect damaged ships to determine cause of damage.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Good customer service skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

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Marine Cargo Surveyor | Remote W/Travel | Los Angeles, CA

As a marine surveyor at Sedgwick, you’ll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems for the world’s best brands.

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path. This role is open to be based remote out of Los Angeles, CA. Travel required.
• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• To inspect cargo damaged in transit and determine the nature, cause, and extent of damages; to review documents to determine when the cargo was damaged; and to provide written reports to underwriters and other parties with his/her qualified opinion as to the cause of loss.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? If you have a strong background in handling cargo claims, hull and machinery, yacht damage assessments, or investigating marine equipment failures, this opportunity is designed for you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Oversees loading and unloading of cargo from ships and other forms of transit to document damages as they are loaded and/or unloaded.
• Inspects damaged ships to determine cause of the damage and amount of damage resulting from collisions or motor failures.
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Wonderful team culture with career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K and PTO.
• Wellness benefits including wellness allowance and life insurance.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good oral and written communication skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to: climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reaching/working overhead.
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Must have continual use of manual dexterity

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience.