Surveyor II, Senior- Houston

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO and HD)

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping in Houston seeks a professional Senior Surveyor to apply ABS Rules and survey vessels, platforms, and marine structures, reporting findings promptly.

You will mentor junior surveyors, maintain files, and help advance safety programs while promoting ABS services to clients and prospects. This role involves field surveys, rigorous reporting, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Two-year program in engineering or physical science is required.
• Seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer is required or advantageous.
• Proficiency in English commensurate with statutory certification and duties.
• Minimum requirements for Senior Surveyor I must be met.
• At least three years of experience as a Senior Surveyor I.
• Understanding ABS strategic technical positioning in the marine sector.
• Eight years of experience in an engineering or survey role with an IACS member.

Responsibilities

• Apply ABS Rules and standards to surveys of vessels, platforms, and marine structures.
• Perform routine surveys and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare technically accurate and timely survey reports.
• Engage with clients to resolve problems within expertise area.
• Maintain survey files in an orderly, up-to-date state.
• Provide leadership and training to junior surveyors.
• Promote ABS services and capabilities to present and potential customers.

Skills

English proficiency

Client engagement

Leadership

Surveying

Education

Engineering or physical science degree

Marine/Nautical institution + seagoing experience

Job description

What You Will Do

• Acts as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Performs routine surveys on classed vessels, platforms, or other marine structures and at manufacturers for classification and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys performed.
• Engages in contact with clients to resolve problems within areas of expertise.
• Maintains survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner in the area of responsibility.
• Maintains an active awareness 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.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates various phases of surveying work and monitoring the quality of service on work performed.
• Monitors work and projects performed by subordinate surveyors to ensure maintenance of quality, content, consistency, and continuity of work performed.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and training to lower-level and/or less experienced surveyors.
• Promotes the services and capabilities of ABS to present and potential customers.

What You Will Need

• Qualifications from a tertiary institution within a relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum two (2) years program); or
• Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer, and
• Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of statutory certification and services and, before assignment, with their future work.
• Minimum requirements & knowledge listed for Senior Surveyor I.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working as a Senior Surveyor I.
• Understanding of ABS strategic technical positioning in their respective sector of the marine industry or
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in an Engineering or Survey Capacity with an IACS member Classification Society.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Ability to read engineering plans and have a basic understanding of shipbuilding practices and vessel operations.
• Ability to perform surveys in the prescribed format.
• Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of related technical interfaces required for group project work.
• Knowledge of ships' engineering systems and machinery.
• 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 and the ability to work well with others.

Physical Requirements

Where allowed by local laws, a pre-employment physical examination is mandatory.

The role of surveyor/auditor requires sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, and both visual and auditory acuity to perform the listed duties effectively.

The ability to climb vertical ladders up to nine meters and navigate steep steps is essential.

Shall be capable of working at heights on various staging and lifting equipment.

Shall be able to maneuver in tight spaces and work inside confined areas for extended periods, including kneeling and crawling.

The role may involve exposure to industrial environments, potential injury risks, extreme weather conditions, and demanding physical activities.

Shall be able to lift at least 25 lbs. / 11.34 kgs.

The use of small tools and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with ABS safety procedures, may be required.

Where allowed by local laws, the surveyor will be required to successfully complete an annual physical that will recertify that the individual can perform the physical actions required.

Reporting Relationships

Will report to a Principal Surveyor or higher, under the direction of a Survey Manager or District/Country Manager as appropriate. The incumbent may supervise or provide leadership guidance to lower-level surveyors. Incumbents may also be provided with support or assistance by a member of the administrative support staff as applicable to his/her office.

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

• 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
• 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

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.