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Surveyor, Regional Lead

American Bureau of Shipping58 open roles

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Houston, TX, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowSurveyor, Regional LeadAmerican Bureau of Shipping · Houston, TX, United States

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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. American Bureau of Shipping postings stay open a median of 12 days.

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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.0%60 days
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Job Description

The Surveyor, Regional Lead provides guidance and oversight of classification, certification and statutory survey work within the Hemisphere Region Offices by the respective Marine and Offshore Hemisphere Lead Surveyor as applicable. Responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of the survey work within the Hemisphere Region Offices and verifying compliance with the applicable ABS and statutory requirements as appropriate.

What You Will Do:

  • Acts as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles and processes.
  • Stays up to date with ABS Rules, Guides, Guidance Notes and Statutory requirements and with forthcoming changes to respective requirements; assists in the dissemination of requirements to the respective Hemisphere Region Offices.
  • Develops guidance and training for Hemisphere Region Office survey staff on implementation and application of ABS Rules, Guides, Guidance Notes and Statutory requirements as required by Hemisphere Assistant Chief Surveyor.
  • Makes survey-related presentations to the Surveyors within the Hemisphere Region Offices.
  • Presents Surveyor training courses at the ABS Academy or other locations.
  • Responsible for maintaining the dept staffing, training and day-to-day operations of the Hemisphere Lead Surveyor’s office in order to carry out assigned functions.
  • Appraises the performance and development potential of direct subordinates and recommends appropriate compensation adjustments.
  • Provides input for survey-related Rule and / or PI changes.
  • Attends Technical Committees, as necessary, and assists in presentations of survey-related matters.
  • Provides guidance to ABS clients by means of meetings and/or seminars on changes to ABS Rules and Regulatory requirements.
  • Keeps Hemisphere Assistant Chief Surveyor advised of major survey-related problems in the Hemisphere Regional offices. Provides other input and data as requested by the Hemisphere Assistant Chief Surveyor.
  • Responsible for maintaining the port state control database of detained and/or intervened ABS classed vessels in their assigned Hemisphere Regions. Liaise with the MOU Regimes, as necessary regarding ABS classed vessels that have been detained by the Port State Authorities.

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.
  • Minimum requirements & knowledge listed for Principal Surveyor.
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience working as Principal Surveyor.
  • International assignment or significant exposure to international processes, requirements, business issues and problem resolution.
  • Possesses and demonstrates a mastery of the comprehensive body of knowledge in Survey operations.

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 comprehensively understand the ABS strategic technical positioning in their respective sector of the marine industry.
  • Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

  • Appropriate certification and/or licenses in the area of specialization may be required.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to the Hemisphere Assistant Chief Surveyor. Direct reports may include Principal Surveyors, Senior Surveyors, Surveyors, and/or an Administrative Assistant, as applicable.

Working Conditions:

Travel to and from survey 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

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