Surveyor In Charge, Senior
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

The Senior Surveyor-in-Charge leads and manages the direct, daily survey/operations for a specific location (i.e. port, station, country, shipyard, client site, etc.) in alignment with ABS Operating Principles and Mission. This position is responsible for the effective execution and management of service delivery, resources, productivity, budget, quality, company policy, compliance, safety, training, coaching, and employee development for the specific location. This position provides location specific information for business planning; and effectively communicates and achieves location specific performance metrics to meet business outcomes. This position may execute individual billable survey work and/or projects as required by the business.

What You Will Do:

• Leads safe and efficient survey activities through individuals in order to meet business outcomes related to service delivery, labor/productivity, budget, quality, policy, compliance, training, development, and safety.
• Lead and execute the Survey & Certification Core Process within the assigned location.
• Promote a culture of safety and safe working conditions,
• Manage individual and team performance, training, coaching, and development to meet current and long term operational and business needs to include positional succession.
• Meet or exceed company key performance metrics and goals associated with organizational business outcomes for the specific location.
• Act as a professional specialist and resource in the application of Rules, Guides, regulatory requirements, concepts, principles and processes; as well as marine and/or offshore technical requirements.
• Maintain relationships with local Port State authorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Support development of both strategic and short-term manpower needs for qualified, trained survey staff based on location specific business climate to execute survey operations.
• Maintain awareness of, and effectively communicate across the organization, applicable information related to changes in business environment, marketing needs/opportunities, competitor landscape, service delivery requirements, technical challenges, and potential new sales and/or existing account opportunities.
• Communicate ABS services and capabilities to clients as appropriate and provide feedback and business intelligence to global departments as needed.
• Directly conduct survey work as required to meet business needs.
• Provide budget input to the Area Operations Manager.
• Support additional Core Processes as needed to achieve specified organizational business outcomes.
• Promote communication and compliance of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System requirements.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Typically, six (6) years' experience working as a surveyor.
• Outside/non-ABS candidates should have a minimum of eight (8) years previous marine/offshore classification 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership, motivation, and teambuilding skills in conducting and/or supporting survey activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge in ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as marine and/or offshore technical requirements.
• Experience executing surveys across various disciplines.
• Ability to read engineering plans and technical specifications and have an understanding of marine and/or offshore engineering systems, structure, machinery, and systems as well as shipbuilding and vessel operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to speak well in group and/or client facing environments. English language fluency to conduct detailed technical communication / interaction.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability with the skill to propose and convey solutions effectively.
• Client/Customer service focused demeanor with an emphasis on responsiveness and communication
• Ability to work well in a team setting as well as cross-functionally, with a focus on building internal/external professional relationships in support of operational business requirements.
• Knowledge of finance, budget, and metrics-based performance and the ability to manage key performance indicators to meet business outcomes.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

Typically reports to a Principal/Senior Principal in Charge. May report to an Area, Regional or Hemisphere Operations Leader or to a corporate leader as required by the business.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in a commercial or industrial office environment but requires routine work in an industrial/field setting (shipyard, manufacturing site, ship, offshore vessel, etc.). Position requires travel to and from field sites. May required to go aboard various marine vessels, offshore platforms or structures for extended periods of time as necessary. Work may be in confined spaces, and it may be necessary to climb vertical ladders and/or construction staging of various heights. 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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