Staff Surveyor/Auditor (Compliance)

Sabine Surveyors, Ltd.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabine Surveyors, Ltd. in the New Orleans, LA area seeks a Staff Surveyor/Auditor (Compliance) to perform marine surveys and audits in the field under direction from the Area Manager.

You will generate accurate reports in line with company templates and keep clients informed throughout the process. The successful candidate will have five years of relevant marine surveying experience or a maritime education background, strong writing and communication skills, and hold a TWIC and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• College degree or maritime college experience with five years in marine surveying or equivalent.
• NAMSGlobal membership preferred but not required.
• Report and technical writing skills will be considered.
• Current valid driver's license and TWIC credential required.

Responsibilities

• Perform marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by Area Manager or VP.
• Ensure timely information flow to/from clients during survey/audit process.
• Produce concise survey/audit reports using company templates.
• Assist Area Manager with handling customer complaints and invoice adjustments.
• Promote Sabine Surveyors services to clients and industry contacts.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Security & Environmental procedures and training.
• Coordinate onboarding of junior personnel and share knowledge.
• Ensure PPE and equipment calibration records are maintained.

Skills

Marine surveying experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Team player

Safety compliance

Education

Maritime college preferred

Five years' sea-going or marine surveying experience

Driver's license

TWIC credential

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

About Us

Sabine Surveyors is a 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

• Performing marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by the Area Manager or Vice President and as required by the company’s ISO Quality and Environmental Procedures.
• Ensuring the timely flow of information to/from clients throughout the survey and/or audit process in the field. Acknowledging receipt of assignment to client when designated, and ensuring preliminary advice is prepared and submitted after completion of fieldwork when required.
• Producing and submitting concise, technically, and grammatically correct survey and/or audit reports based on the appropriate report template in line with Company procedures, schedules, and customers’ requirements.
• Assisting the Area Manager with the handling 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 and participating in industry activities.
• Following the company’s Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Manual requirements, including participating in monthly safety meetings.
• Pursuing personal development through in-house training, appropriate external training opportunities, and joining professional organizations.
• Assisting with the management and training of more junior personnel.
• Ensuring that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times.
• Ensuring all required equipment is calibrated and in good working order and records maintained as per our Quality and Environmental Procedures.
• Obtaining proper credentials to enter terminals, docks, and job sites as appropriate, and maintaining records as required by Company procedures.

Required Education & Experience

• College graduate, maritime college preferred, or the equivalent time in the 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 NAMSGlobal is preferred but not required.
• Report and technical writing skills will be a consideration.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC).

Working Conditions

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.
• Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Some climbing (40’ or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 pounds) are involved.
• Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
• Work on marine vessels or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
• Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.
• Use of traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights.
• Examining cargo, including photographing, and accessing difficult areas.
• Available/On call 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Necessary Equipment Operation

• Audio Gauge Equipment
• Tank Safe for Entry Monitor
• Life Vest
• Temperature Probes
• Ullage Tapes
• 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.