Staff Surveyor/Auditor

Sabine Surveyors; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabine Surveyors is seeking a Staff Surveyor/Auditor in the New Orleans, LA area to perform marine surveys and audits in the field, following ISO Quality and Environmental Procedures.

You will communicate with clients, prepare preliminary advice, and deliver concise survey/audit reports that meet clients' requirements. Requires TWIC and time in marine industry; open availability for on-call duties is common in this role.

Qualifications

• College graduate; maritime college preferred, or equivalent time in marine industry.
• Report and technical writing skills will be considered.
• Current valid TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by Area Manager or VP.
• Ensure timely flow of information to/from clients throughout survey/audit process.
• Produce concise, technically accurate survey/audit reports per company templates.

Skills

Marine surveying

Auditing

Technical writing

TWIC

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Maritime college preferred

Job description

Sabine Surveyors is currently seeking a Staff Surveyor/Auditor in the New Orleans, LA area!

About us

Sabine Surveyorsisa full-service marine surveying and consulting company founded in 1968. Our services include bulk and project cargo surveys, hull and machinery surveys, damage surveys, P&I surveys, on-hire, and off-hire bunker and/or vessel condition surveys, vessel appraisals, vessel audits, management audits, shipyard representation services, CRF 46 Subchapter M Compliance services and vendor audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Performing marine surveysand/or auditsin the field as directed by the Area Manageror Vice Presidentand as required by the company’s ISO Qualityand EnvironmentalProcedures.
• Ensuring thetimelyflow of information to/from clients throughout the surveyand/orauditprocess in the field.Acknowledging receipt of assignment to clientwhendesignated, and ensuringpreliminaryadvice is prepared andsubmittedafter completion offieldworkwhen required.
• Producingandsubmittingconcise, technically,and grammatically correct surveyand/or auditreports based on theappropriate reporttemplatein line with Companyprocedures, schedules,andcustomers' requirements.
• Assisting the Area Manager withthehandling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.
• Recognizing potential new business and bringing such to the attention of management.
• Promoting company services in the marine industry including visiting clients andparticipatingin industry activities.
• Following the company’s Health, Safety, Security&Environmental Manual requirements, includingparticipating inmonthly safety meetings.
• Pursuing personal development through in-house training,appropriate externaltraining opportunities,and joining professional organizations.
• Assistingwith the management and training ofmore junior personnel.
• Ensuringthat proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times.
• Ensuringall required equipment is calibrated and in good working orderand recordsmaintainedas per our Qualityand EnvironmentalProcedures.
• Obtainingproper credentials to enter terminals, docks, andjob sitesasappropriate,andmaintainingrecords as required by Company procedures.

Required Education & Experience:

• College graduate, maritime college preferred,ortheequivalent time inthemarine 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 ofNAMSGlobalispreferred but notrequired.
• Report and technical writing skills willbe a consideration.
• Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.
• Mustwear hearing,eye,andhead protection,and properPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)whenrequired.
• Some climbing (40’or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (up to50pounds)areinvolved.
• Workingwith hot andsometimes hazardous materials.
• Work on marine vessels or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
• Enter roundmanholeswith inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.
• Use of traverse gangways, ladders,and scaffolding at varying heights.
• Examiningcargo, including photographing,and accessing difficult areas.
• Available/On call 24 hours, 7 days a week,365 daysa year.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

• Tank Safe for Entry Monitor
• Life Vest
• Temperature Probes
• Pitot Tube
• Computer/Tablet

Special Skills:

• 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 the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Employment Eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must maintain valid employment authorization throughout employment. Where applicable, employees are responsible for maintaining their required visa or immigration status in good standing.