Marine Surveyor

About the Position

Marine Surveyor

Deer Park, TX, United States

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

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Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform marine inspections for one or different branches.
• Conduct marine surveys, including vessel draft surveys, barge surveys, on/off hire condition surveys, and product inspections for vessels carrying a variety of dry bulk cargo and petroleum-based products.
• Develop a robust communications network to schedule timely draft surveys.
• Adhere to SGS Health and Safety policies at all times.
• Perform vessel draft surveys, barge surveys, on/off hire condition surveys, and product inspections for various products, including coal, fertilizer, cement, steel, and petroleum-based products.
• Conduct Marine Cargo inspections on a variety of bulk cargo products via vessel and/or barge draft surveys and physical/visual examination.
• Utilize SGS Patented Draft Survey Tool and SGS standard methods of inspection/reporting procedures to draft survey reports, on/off hire surveys, bunker surveys, and understand documents for certificates of weight, certificates of analysis, and certificates of hold cleanliness and tightness.
• Provide reports to clients in standard format and in accordance with corporate quality programs, policies, and procedures using the SIR Platform.
• Oversee cargo sampling and analysis and inspect cargo holds.
• Provide expert opinions and guidance to clients on hull, cargo damage, cargo holding cleanliness, and overall risk assessment to minimize the client’s financial risks and liability.
• Utilize sampling and analysis methods and techniques to perform product/cargo inspections and ensure adherence with safety and environmental standards.

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Requirements

• Associates degree.
• 4+ years of experience as a Marine/Cargo Surveyor.
• Previous demonstrated experience in harbor operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Structural, Chemical, Naval, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Mining, or related field, plus 4+ years of experience in the job offered or in an occupation which includes required experience/skills.
• 4+ years of experience in marine surveying methodologies.
• 4+ years of experience performing marine surveys, including vessel draft surveys, barge surveys, on/off hire condition surveys, and product inspections for vessels carrying a variety of dry bulk cargo and/or petroleum-based products.
• 4+ years of experience utilizing draft surveying techniques such as draft immersion to calculate quantities of cargo loaded or discharged from vessels.
• 4+ years of experience inspecting vessels’ overall construction, machinery, equipment, and cargo to ensure they meet governmental and international maritime and environmental regulations.
• 4+ years of experience overseeing cargo sampling and analysis and inspecting cargo holds.
• 4+ years of experience with logistic management including vessel, terminal, charter party, cargo supplier, agent, and customer.

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We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

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About the Company

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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