Marine Surveyor AREA MANAGER

AMPHITRITE RESOURCE GROUP, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPHITRITE RESOURCE GROUP, LLC in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Marine Surveyor Area Manager to lead survey operations, coordinate staff surveyors, and ensure high-quality reports for clients in the marine industry.

You will oversee field surveys, ensure timely client communications, and contribute to policy development, budgeting, and safety programs. This role requires strong leadership and technical writing skills, with on-call availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field and five (5) years of experience, or seagoing experience to Chief Officer level, or ten (10) years of experience in a similar position.
• Membership in NAMS Global or a similar organization dedicated to professionalism, ethics, and continuing education within the marine industry.
• Report and technical writing skills will be a consideration.
• Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the work of staff surveyors to ensure a balanced workload and proper assignments.
• Performing marine surveys on a direct basis as needed.
• Ensuring timely flow of information to/from clients and approvals of assignments.
• Producing concise, technical final survey reports per company procedures.
• Assisting management in budgeting and in developing business volume assumptions.
• Promoting company services in the marine industry and visiting clients.

Skills

Staff management

Marine surveys

Technical writing

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

TWIC credential

NAMS Global membership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Marine Surveyor AREA MANAGER – Houston, TX

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following; other duties may be assigned as required:

• Coordinating the work of staff surveyors to ensure a balanced workload, proper assignments according to experience, cross-training whenever possible, and time off when needed.
• Performing marine surveys on a direct basis as needed.
• Ensuring the timely flow of information to/from clients including monitoring receipt of assignments, acknowledgement of assignments to clients, and ensuring preliminary advice is prepared and submitted after completion of fieldwork.
• Producing and submitting concise, technical, and grammatically correct final survey reports based on the appropriate report template in line with Company procedures and schedules and the customers’ requirements.
• Participating in the formulation and administration of company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.
• Assisting management in developing assumptions regarding the volumes of business that could be expected under the current business plan and under alternative strategies.
• Handling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.
• Promoting company services in the marine industry including visiting clients and participating in industry activities.
• Supervising on‑going training to staff surveyors including monthly safety meetings.
• Representing the interests of surveyors to upper management in the areas of time utilization, training, safety, compensation, benefits, and morale.
• Assisting the President in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Pursuing personal development through training.
• Ensuring that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times as required.
• Ensuring all required equipment is calibrated and in good working order and records maintained as per our Quality and Environmental Procedures.
• Obtaining proper credentials to enter terminals, docks, and job sites as appropriate, and maintain records as required by Company procedures.

Required Education & Experience:

• Degree in a related field plus five (5) years of experience, or seagoing experience to Chief Officer level, or ten (10) years of experience in a similar position.
• Membership in NAMS Global or a similar organization dedicated to professionalism, ethics, and continuing education within the marine industry.
• Report and technical writing skills will be a consideration.
• Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)

Working Conditions:

• Open‑air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.
• Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection and proper PPE.
• Some climbing (40’ or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (50 pounds) are involved.
• Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
• Working on marine vessels, docks, warehouses, yards, or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
• Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.
• Traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights.
• Examine cargo, including photographing, and accessing difficult areas.
• Available/On call 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

• Tank Safe for Entry Monitor
• Life Vest
• Temperature Probes
• Pitot Tube
• Computer/tablet

Special Skills:

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Ability to motivate surveyor/sampler workforce.
• Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.
• Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.