Senior Marine Surveyor: Compliance & Inspection Leader

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Life insurance

Disability leave programs

Parental leave program

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) seeks a Senior Surveyor I or above to inspect vessels and offshore structures for compliance with international regulations, classification rules, and client guidelines. Travel to port sites is expected as required.

Responsibilities include planning surveying work, preparing reports, supervising junior surveyors, and maintaining project quality. This role requires strong technical, communication, and leadership skills within ABS' global marine services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or physical science preferred with marine industry experience.
• Minimum 8 years in a technical discipline and/or industry.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional specialist applying related rules and processes.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate surveying work and monitor service quality.
• Communicate with clients to resolve problems within expertise.
• Prepare technically accurate and timely inspection reports.
• Oversee junior surveyors and promote ABS capabilities to customers.
• Maintain orderly survey files and documentation.

Skills

Surveying expertise

Project management

Client liaison

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Physical Science degree

Marine/naval certification or seagoing experience

Tools

ABS Classification Rules

Reading engineering plans

Job description

Job Description

The primary function of the Senior Surveyor I or above is to examine and report on vessels and other marine and offshore structures during and after construction relative to compliance with the applicable requirements for meeting associated statutory and special service requirements related to international regulations, classification rules, or client-specified rules/guidelines. May also be responsible for the administration of office procedures and monitoring of business performance at an assigned port.

Job Description

The primary function of the Senior Surveyor I or above is to examine and report on vessels and other marine and offshore structures during and after construction relative to compliance with the applicable requirements for meeting associated statutory and special service requirements related to international regulations, classification rules, or client-specified rules/guidelines. May also be responsible for the administration of office procedures and monitoring of business performance at an assigned port.

What You Will Do:

• Acts as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Remains knowledgeable of new methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities and makes recommendations for changes in the surveying processes and safety programs as warranted by such developments. Recommends new approaches to problems encountered and makes changes in methods, procedures, or design where necessary.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating various phases of surveying work and monitoring the quality of service on work performed.
• Engages in contact with clients to resolve problems within their area of expertise.
• Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of all inspections and surveys performed.
• Monitors all work and projects performed by subordinate surveyors to ensure maintenance of quality, content, consistency, and continuity of all work performed.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and training to lower-level surveyors. Promotes the services and capabilities of ABS to present and potential customers.
• Maintains survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner in the area of responsibility.
  
  

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline is preferred; should have previous related marine industry experience and appropriate certification and/or licenses in area of specialization.
• All new hire candidates are to have as a minimum the following:
• a degree or equivalent from an institution recognized within a relevant field of engineering or physical science, or
• a qualification from a suitable marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certified ship officer, and
• proficiency in the English language.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years experience in an appropriate technical discipline and/or industry.
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the sea and its effect on ships and structures.
• Ability to gain fedral ITAR Clearance Access for client projects
• A sound foundation of survey training and practical experience with vessels in service.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of ABS Classification Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Ability to read engineering plans and have a good understanding of shipbuilding practices and vessel operations.
• Knowledge of various formats for completion of certificates.
• Must be familiar with logging procedures and preparing invoices.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, pertinent information relative to assigned area of technical expertise.
• Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.
• Responsiveness to customers.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.
  
  

Reporting Relationships:

Will report to the Principal, Senior, or Surveyor-in-Charge of the assigned port. This position does not have any direct reports.

Salary:

90k - 137k base with a 25% Cost of Living Allowance tied to the port location

Working Conditions:

Travel to and from survey or client sites and manufacturing plants going aboard various marine vessels, offshore platforms, or structures. Some work may be performed in an office environment. Some work may be performed in confined spaces, and it may be necessary to climb vertical ladders of various heights, and construction staging of various heights. The use of small tools and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with ABS safety procedures, may be required.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs