Marine Inspector / Senior Marine Inspector

Applied-Technical-Services-LL; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation

Personal time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Marine Inspector to support its Marine Services division in Portland, Oregon. The role involves performing vessel inspections, surveys, and quality assurance aboard commercial and government vessels, barges, terminals, and marine facilities.

The candidate should have hands-on inspection experience, be able to work independently, communicate with clients, and deliver detailed technical reports and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of marine inspection, surveying, shipyard, or vessel repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and classification requirements.
• Strong customer communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage classification society and owner-required inspections.
• Conduct hull condition surveys, thickness measurements, and welding/coating inspections.
• Oversee shipyard repair, develop repair specifications, and assess piping systems.

Skills

Vessel inspections

Thickness gauging

Piping inspections

Welding inspections

Coating assessments

Shipyard oversight

Drawing interpretation

Project management

Client communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Job description

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.Marine Inspector / Senior Marine InspectorLocations: Portland, OR and Southern CaliforniaExperience Required: 3+ Years (Independent Field Experience Required)Employment Type: Full-TimeTravel: Frequent local and regional travel to ports, shipyards, marine terminals, and customer facilities.Position SummaryATS is seeking an experienced Marine Inspector to support our growing Marine Services division in Portland, Oregon and Southern California. This position requires an individual who can work independently, interface directly with clients, and perform a wide variety of marine inspection, survey, and quality assurance services aboard commercial vessels, government vessels, barges, terminals, and marine facilities.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing vessel inspections, thickness gauging, piping inspections, welding inspections, coating assessments, and shipyard oversight activities. Candidates with certifications or experience working with major classification societies and naval standards are strongly preferred.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Marine Inspector will be responsible for performing and managing:Classification Society and Owner-required inspectionsHull Condition SurveysThickness Measurement SurveysSteel Renewal Weld InspectionsShipyard Repair Oversight and SupervisionRepair Specification DevelopmentPiping System Surveys and AssessmentsCoating Condition AssessmentsCorrosion Mapping and Pitting SurveysDry Dock and Repair Period InspectionsStructural Integrity AssessmentsMarine Welding InspectionsDamage Evaluations and ReportingQuality Assurance and Quality Control AuditsMarine Safety Compliance ReviewsClient Consultation and Technical ReportingDesired ExperienceCandidates should have experience working with one or more of the following organizations and standards:American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)Lloyd's Register (LR)DNV (Det Norske Veritas)Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)RINAU.S. Navy / NAVSEA ProgramsMilitary Sealift Command (MSC)Commercial Vessel OperatorsShipyards and Marine TerminalsPreferred CertificationsOne or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)NACE / AMPP Coating InspectorCertified Marine Surveyor (CMS)ASNT Level II or III MT,PT,UTAPI 510, 570, or 653OSHA Maritime Safety TrainingConfined Space TrainingCPR / First Aid CertificationQualificationsMinimum 3 years of marine inspection, marine surveying, shipyard, or vessel repair experience.Demonstrated ability to perform inspections independently.Strong understanding of marine structures, welding, coatings, corrosion, and piping systems.Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, repair procedures, and classification requirements.Experience preparing professional technical reports and repair recommendations.Strong customer communication and project management skills.Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.Physical RequirementsAbility to climb ladders, staging, and vessel structures.Ability to access confined spaces and vessel compartments.Ability to work in shipyards, onboard vessels, and industrial environments.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to wear required PPE and work around marine and industrial hazards.Why ATSEstablished leader in inspection, testing, engineering, and consulting services.Growing Marine Services business with significant expansion opportunities.Competitive compensation and benefits.Career growth and advancement opportunities.Opportunity to work with commercial, government, and military marine clients across the West Coast.Preferred Candidate ProfileWe are specifically seeking a self-directed field professional who can step onto a vessel or into a shipyard with minimal supervision, represent ATS professionally, identify inspection requirements, communicate with clients and shipyard personnel, and deliver high-quality technical reporting and recommendations.This position is ideal for experienced marine inspectors, marine surveyors, shipyard QA/QC inspectors, former Navy inspectors, or maritime professionals looking to advance their careers with a growing organization.All applicants require the following:Ability to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures.Excellent communication skills written and verbal.Applicants must pass a drug screen and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.“U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.Benefits: ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities. ATS full-time employee benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, personal time, and bonuses.