Senior Marine Surveyor

American World Maritime, Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American World Maritime, Inc is seeking a Marine Surveyor to perform marine surveys and audits in the field. The ideal candidate will supervise the safe loading and discharging of various cargoes including grains, fruits, and liquids.

Applicants should possess a maritime degree or equivalent experience with at least five years in marine surveying or sea-going roles. Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of sea-going experience or equivalent in marine surveying.
• Must have a valid TWIC and right to work in the USA.
• Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform marine surveys and audits in the field.
• Safe loading and discharging of various cargoes.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports according to company guidelines.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Marine industry knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

College degree in maritime or equivalent experience

Job description

This position will perform marine surveys and audits in the field. The Marine Surveyor will produce and submit technically, and grammatically correct reports aligned with company procedures and schedules, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safe loading of grain cargo
• Safe loading of deck cargo
• Lashing and securing of cargo including deck cargo.
• Supervision to discharging of plywood and steel cargo
• Supervision of discharging of fruits such as Grapes/Orangs/ Plums/ Peaches, etc.
• On and Off hire survey
• Draft survey
• Damage survey
• Hold condition, tank conditions and cleanliness, ventilation, bilge arrangement etc.
• Heavy-lift loading and stowage survey
• Hull and equipment condition survey.
• Bunker survey
• Pre-purchase survey
• Dry cargo survey
• Bulk liquid survey
• Container condition and cargo survey
• Steel scrap loading survey
• Cocoa bean discharge survey
• Pre-shipment survey
• Flag-state marine safety survey
• Collision damage survey
• Preparation of the vessel for coal cargo loading
• Supervision of transfer and/or loading/discharging oil cargo
• Calculation of oil cargo quantity
• Pre-Coastguard CoC Inspections
• Tanker Pre-site Inspection

Requirements

Must be a US citizen or demonstrate the right to live and work in the USA.

College graduate, maritime college preferred or equivalent time in marine industry – five (5) years sea-going experience in a certificated position, or five (5) years’ experience in marine surveying field, or five (5) years of comparable marine experience.

Membership of NAMS Global preferred but not required.

Report and technical writing skills will be a consideration.

Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)

Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

High performance and a strong team player.

Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.

Must have ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.