Surveyor I La Spezia

Surveyor I
La Spezia
Liguria, La Spezia

What You Will Do (with the assistance and guidance of an experienced ABS Surveyor)**:

- 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.

- Develops the skills necessary for the administration of office procedures and monitoring of business performance at an assigned port.

- Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, the individual must develop a thorough understanding of field operations, policies, methods, and procedures.

**What You Will Need**:

Education and Experience

- 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.

- Appropriate certification and/or licenses in areas of specialization may be required.

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.

- Ability to become familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

**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 the individual can perform the physical actions required.

**Reporting Relationships**:

Will report to the Principal, Senior, or Surveyor-in-Charge of the assigned port.

This position does not have any direct reports.