Marine Surveyor in Los Angeles

Sedgwick; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick in Los Angeles seeks a Marine Surveyor to inspect cargo damaged in transit, determine the nature, cause, and extent of damages, and provide written reports to underwriters with a qualified opinion.

The role requires five years of related experience or equivalent, a Bachelor's degree preferred, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team; travel is required, with a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Skills

Good oral and written communication

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Team and independent work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Marine Surveyor in Los Angeles

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

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

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

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

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

Physical

• 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

Auditory/Visual

Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70-100k. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. We are always accepting applications.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.