Marine Surveyor I+ | Vessel Classification & Compliance

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houma (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO/HD)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability leave programs

Parental leave program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

401K with company match

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping is seeking a Surveyor I or higher to perform surveys on vessels and marine structures, ensuring compliance with ABS rules and statutory requirements. The role involves preparing inspection reports, engaging with clients, and maintaining organized survey files at the assigned port.

Qualifications include engineering or physical science study (minimum two years) or marine/nautical credentials with seagoing experience.

Qualifications

• Qualifications from a tertiary engineering or physical science program (minimum two years).
• Marine/nautical qualifications with seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a professional specialist applying ABS rules, guides, and regulations.
• Performs routine surveys on classed vessels, platforms, or other marine structures for classification and compliance.
• Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys.
• Engages with clients to resolve problems within area of expertise.
• Maintains survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner.
• Develops skills for administration of office procedures and monitoring of business performance at an assigned port.

Skills

Surveying practices

Client communication

Report writing

Aircraft?

Education

Engineering/physical science degree

Marine/nautical qualification

Job description

American Bureau of Shipping is seeking a Surveyor I or higher to perform surveys on vessels and marine structures, ensuring compliance with ABS rules and statutory requirements. The role involves preparing inspection reports, engaging with clients, and maintaining organized survey files at the assigned port.

Qualifications include engineering or physical science study (minimum two years) or marine/nautical credentials with seagoing experience.