Marine Surveyor - Houston, TX

Engle Martin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engle Martin’s EIMC unit seeks a Marine Surveyor in Houston, TX, to assess loss or damage in ocean marine claims and supervise loss-control surveys throughout the marine industry.

The role supports insurance clients by providing accurate surveys, timely reports, and adherence to SLA requirements, with potential travel and field assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of ocean marine surveying or related marine insurance work.
• Experience 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; travel and overnight stays may be required.
• Identifies nature, cause, and extent without routine assistance and limited guidance.
• Routinely produces clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports which follow company standards and SLAs.
• Engages in peer reviews with others as directed.
• Develops understanding of financial and technical aspects of marine insurance.

Skills

Strong research

Analytical ability

Excellent communication

Time management

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Marine Surveyor - Houston, TXApplylocations: Remote TX 37.5: Katy, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R2030## Job Description**TITLE:** Marine Surveyor**DEPARTMENT**: EIMC**REPORTS TO:**Team Leader**STATUS:** Regular, Full-Time, Exempt**LOCATION:** Houston, TX (Field-Based) EIMC, an Engle Martin company, is an independent marine consulting services company providing supply chain loss control and claims investigation expertise to insurers, brokers, 3PLs and industrial partners. The Operations Team Leader will provides leadership and direct supervision to a team of Operations Specialists who support claims and risk management team scheduling, resource allocation, client communications, document production, database administration, vendor management, and sales activities. **SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE**: The Marine Surveyor effectively determines and communicates the extent of loss or damage associated with ocean marine claims in a variety of business classes. The Marine Surveyor provides loss control survey supervision inspection and auditing services throughout the marine industry. The position assists the client in fulfilling its obligations under marine policies to policyholders and helps safeguard the insurer’s reputation and efficacy.**PRIMARY JOB 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.* Possesses and effectively utilizes testing and sampling tools.* Routinely produces clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports which require minimal editing by leader and follows company standards and SLAs (Service Level Agreements).* 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.* Maintains the confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion in any disclosure of information related to the company and its endeavors.* Upholds the values of Engle Martin and Our Foundation.**REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:* 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**Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:* Strong research and investigative skills* Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting pertinent information (discerning the essential from the non-essential)* Time management with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to providing excellent customer service* Conflict resolution and negotiation skills* Organized and detail-oriented* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite* Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in multiple internal platforms* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team**WORKING CONDITIONS**: Frequently requires work to be performed at the site of a survey assignment, including locations where disasters or catastrophes have occurred. May require evening, overnight, and weekend travel and work, which in some cases, could last two weeks or more. The incumbent could be exposed to outside weather and environmental conditions, including, but not limited to heights, low temperatures, high temperatures, and other atmospheric conditions (precipitation, wind, clouds, humidity). Could also be exposed to inside environmental conditions, including, but not limited to small and/or enclosed spaces, noisy environments, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, or poor ventilation, and other hazardous conditions.**PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS**:Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs.; frequent standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, grasping, and eye-hand-foot coordination; occasionally may require repeating motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; occasionally may require moving self in different directions to accomplish tasks in various environments; ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like; ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in a work capacity and move from one worksite to another; handling office equipment; visual acuity to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned; speaking and hearing the spoken word in normal face-to-face, telephonic, and/or electronic business communications; ability to view and use a computer terminal and/or smartphone.*The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be interpreted as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. This job description does not restrict our manager’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.*Engle Martin is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to building, growing, and sustaining a diverse and equitable workforce while promoting Our Foundation and core values. We embrace a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences. We support, respect and value every individual’s unique opinion, beliefs and abilities to better serve our clients, trading partners, workforce, and communities.### About UsEngle Martin was formed with a comprehensive business philosophy: to provide the best insurance claim adjustment results in the industry, present the most talented personnel, foster an innovative and professional leadership team, and develop client-focused technology. Engle Martin is a national company that continues to set new standards for the industry. By fully engaging with its clients, Engle Martin develops customized, result-oriented claims solutions.EIMC is a specialized marine consulting services company providing supply chain loss control and claims investigation expertise to insurers, brokers, 3PLs and industrial partners. EIMC’s mission is to provide its clients with peace of mind by consistently delivering high-quality, impartial, timely, and cost-effective results. EIMC’s head offices are located in Jersey City, New Jersey and London, England, with team members located throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.**When you join our team, you can expect:****To Make an Impact:**We show up when others need us the most. After disaster strikes, we are among the first to respond, helping companies recover and communities rebuild. Our companies applaud community outreach and making a positive impact across the country through our Community Association Response Engagement (C.A.R.E.) Team.**To Maximize your Potential:**We focus on investing in your personal and professional development, allowing you to propel your career forward. From our thoughtfully designed career paths to our customizable development plans, we foster an environment that will challenge conventional thinking and maximize your potential.**A Commitment to Diversity:**Recognizing and celebrating the value of everyone’s contribution is essential to Engle Martin and EIMC’s mission. It allows us to be innovative, respond to the needs of our clients, and ensures our people work at their maximum potential. Whether it is expanding your network by joining one of our team member resource groups or participating in cross-functional team projects, you can expect an environment that welcomes and supports the differences of its team members.