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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 1 day ago

Senior Surveyor (multiple openings)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and innovative safety services. They are seeking a Senior Surveyor to examine and report on vessels and marine structures to ensure compliance with ABS standards and statutory requirements, while also providing leadership and guidance to less experienced surveyors.

EnergyMarine TransportationNon ProfitRenewable EnergyShipping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Examine and report on vessels and other marine structures during and after construction relative to compliance with the applicable requirements for maintaining the vessel in classification based on ABS standards

Ensure compliance with associated statutory and special service requirements related to Safety of Life at Sea, Loadline, Tonnage, Cargo Gear, and Pollution Prevention Certification

Act as a professional specialist for the organization in the review and establishment of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles and processes including at the request of the Assistant Chief Surveyor-Corporate Class including Vessel Incident Report investigations, Outlier vessels, targeted ship, surveyor activity monitoring verification, Port State Control incident record reviews, remote surveys and remote inspection techniques

Subject matter expert on liquified gas containment systems and alternative fuel Rules and training requirements

Maintain digital Corporate Class survey files for above duties in an orderly and up-to-date manner in area of responsibility

Arrange and coordinate quarterly vessel incident meetings

Maintain active awareness of new methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities and makes recommendations for changes in the survey after construction Rules and surveying processes and safety programs as warranted by such developments

Recommend new approaches to problems encountered and makes changes in methods, Rules, procedures or design where necessary

Provide leadership, guidance and facilitates training to lower level and/or less experienced surveyors

Promote the services and capabilities of ABS to present and potential customers

Qualification

Naval ArchitectureMarine EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSurveyingLiquified Gas ContainmentTrainingRegulatory ComplianceLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study

Three (3) years' experience as a Surveyor in the maritime industry with an IACS member Classification Society

50% domestic travel within 100 miles of Spring, TX worksite location

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

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

401K plan with a generous company match

Company

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations.

Founded in 1862

Houston, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees

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