Senior Marine Cargo and Draft Surveyor

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Senior Marine Cargo and Draft Surveyor to contribute expertise remotely. You will review imagery, assess cargo condition, and determine quantities with standard marine methods for AI data labeling and model training.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in marine cargo surveys, a recognized CoC or maritime academy certification, and strong report writing aligned with international norms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in marine cargo and draft surveys.
• Certification from a recognized maritime academy or valid CoC.
• Proficiency in container & cargo condition surveys, marine measurement protocols, and reporting to international standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess digital imagery and documentation related to container and cargo condition at transfer and handover points.
• Analyze vessel draft marks and tank gauges to determine cargo quantity and integrity, applying marine measurement standards.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate marine survey reports with professional reasoning for each surveyor's call.
• Evaluate compliance with international marine survey standards and best practices in all deliverables.
• Provide actionable feedback to refine and improve AI data labeling and maritime decision-making processes.
• Collaborate asynchronously through written and verbal communication channels, delivering insights to the project team.
• Reference guidelines from organizations such as NAMS, SAMS, or IIMS where applicable.

Skills

Container & Cargo Condition Survey

Draft Survey & Cargo Quantity Determ

Marine Survey Reporting & Standards

Education

Maritime academy certification / CoC

Job description

pay

Required Skills
Container & Cargo Condition Survey
Draft Survey & Cargo Quantity Determination
Marine Survey Reporting & Standards
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

Role Title: Senior Marine Cargo and Draft Surveyor

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Senior Marine Cargo and Draft Surveyors to contribute expertise in support of a customer’s technical maritime project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is ideal for seasoned marine survey professionals comfortable working remotely and providing critical analysis based on vessel and cargo imagery, documentation, and reporting requirements.

Scope of Work

Review and assess digital imagery and documentation related to container and cargo condition at transfer and handover points.
Analyze vessel draft marks and tank gauges to determine cargo quantity and integrity, applying marine measurement standards.
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate marine survey reports, articulating findings and professional reasoning for each surveyor's call.
Evaluate compliance with international marine survey standards and best practices in all deliverables.
Provide actionable feedback to refine and improve AI data labeling and maritime decision-making processes.
Collaborate asynchronously through written and verbal communication channels, delivering insights and expertise to the project team.
Reference and apply guidelines from organizations such as NAMS, SAMS, or IIMS where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 7 years of professional experience conducting marine cargo and draft surveys, with a strong track record of independent or consultancy assignments.
Certification from a recognized maritime academy or valid Certificate of Competency (CoC).
Proficiency in container & cargo condition surveys, marine measurement protocols, and report writing to international standards.
Demonstrated ability to interpret imagery and documentation remotely, confidently making surveyor's calls with well-supported reasoning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and detail in reporting and collaboration.
Membership or accreditation with NAMS, SAMS, or IIMS is highly desirable.
Experience working in a remote, digital-first environment and engaging with cross-functional project teams.
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