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<div><p>The Surveyor II is an intermediate-level position for an individual under the supervision and guidance of experienced field surveyors. The Surveyor II&rsquo;s primary function is to 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 with ABS and meeting associated statutory and special service requirements related to Safety of Life at Sea, Loadline, Tonnage, Cargo Gear and Pollution Prevention Certification.
</p><p><b>What You Will Do:
</b></p><ul><li>Acts as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles and processes.
</li><li>Performs routine surveys on classed vessels, platforms or other marine structures and at manufacturers for classification and compliance with statutory requirements.
</li><li>Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys performed.
</li><li>Engages in contact with clients to resolve problems within area of expertise.
</li><li>Maintains survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner in area of responsibility.
</li></ul><p><b>What You Will Need:
</b></p><p>Education and Experience
</p><ul><li>Qualifications from a tertiary institution within a relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum two years program); or
</li><li>Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer, and
</li><li>Minimum requirements &amp; knowledge listed for Surveyor I.
</li><li>Minimum three (3) years of experience working as a Surveyor I <b>or
</b></li><li>Minimum five (5) years of experience in an Engineering or Survey Capacity within the marine industry or other applicable industry to their specialization
</li><li>Appropriate certification and/or licenses in areas of specialization may be required.
</li></ul><p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
</p><ul><li>Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
</li><li>Ability to read engineering plans and have a basic understanding of shipbuilding practices and vessel operations.
</li><li>Ability to perform surveys in the prescribed format.
</li><li>Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
</li><li>Knowledge of related technical interfaces required for group project work.
</li><li>Knowledge of ships' engineering systems and machinery.
</li><li>Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing, pertinent information relative to assigned area of technical expertise.
</li><li>Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.
</li><li>Responsiveness to customers and the ability to work well with others.
</li><li>Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
</li><li>Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, the individual must develop a thorough understanding of field operations, policies, methods, and procedures.
</li></ul><p><b>Physical Requirements:
</b></p><ul><li>Where allowed by local laws, a pre-employment physical examination is mandatory.
</li><li>The role of surveyor/auditor requires sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, and both visual and auditory acuity to perform the listed duties effectively.
</li><li>The ability to climb vertical ladders up to nine meters and navigate steep steps is essential.
</li><li>Shall be capable of working at heights on various staging and lifting equipment.
</li><li>Shall be able to maneuver in tight spaces and work inside confined areas for extended periods, including kneeling and crawling.
</li><li>The role may involve exposure to industrial environments, potential injury risks, extreme weather conditions, and demanding physical activities.
</li><li>Shall be able to lift at least 25 lbs. / 11.34 kgs.
</li><li>The use of small tools and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with ABS safety procedures, may be required.
</li><li>Where allowed by local laws, the surveyor will be required to successfully complete an annual physical that will recertify that the individual can perform the physical actions required.
</li></ul><p><b>Reporting Relationships:
</b></p><p>Will report to the Principal, Senior, or Surveyor-in-Charge of the assigned port. This position does not have any direct reports.</p></div>

Surveyor II

<div><p>The Engineer II performs engineering design review and analysis assignments, usually involving a significant project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or science. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods, and procedures.
</p><p><b>What You Will Do:
</b></p><ul><li>With minimal or no supervision, performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
</li><li>Offers technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
</li><li>Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards or coordination of activities among other disciplines.
</li><li>Proposes new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
</li><li>Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, faxes, and other forms of communication.
</li><li>Interacts with clients to identify and resolve problems around technical expertise.
</li><li>Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
</li><li>Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
</li><li>Works as a team member within the group but may work most of the time autonomously.
</li><li>Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.
</li></ul><p><b>What You Will Need:
</b></p><p>Education and Experience
</p><ul><li>B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines. Masters / Ph.D. Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position
</li><li>The following are requirements for university graduates and experienced engineers from industry (either I or II) for Engineer II;
</li></ul><div><ul><li>Education:
<div><ul><li>Hull backgrounds
<div><ul><li>B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines
</li></ul><ul><li>Masters / PhD Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position.
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
</li></ul><ul><li>Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
</li></ul></div></li></ul><ul><li>Machinery backgrounds
<div><ul><li>B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.
</li></ul><ul><li>Masters / PhD Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position.
</li></ul></div></li></ul></div></li></ul><ul><li>Experienced Engineer from Industry A or B:
<div><ul><li>Hull
<div><ul><li>Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
</li></ul><ul><li>Exposed to Finite Element Method (course work or supervised research).
</li></ul><ul><li>Ten (10) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society <b>or
</b></li></ul><ul><li>Professional or chartered engineer license and five (5) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
</li></ul><ul><li>Two (2) years as Engineer I.
</li></ul></div></li></ul><ul><li>Machinery
<div><ul><li>Ten (10) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
</li></ul><ul><li>Seagoing engineering license or professional/chartered engineer license and five (5) years or more of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society or
</li></ul><ul><li>Two (2) years as Engineer I.
</li></ul></div></li></ul></div></li></ul></div><p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
</p><ul><li>Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply fundamental classification and quality concepts, practices, and procedures.
</li><li>The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
</li><li>Good command of the English language with the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
</li><li>Ability to work well with others.
</li><li>Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
</li></ul><p>It Would Be Nice If You Had
</p><p>Professional or chartered engineer license.
</p><p><b>Reporting Relationships:
</b></p><p>The incumbent reports to a senior level engineer or technical manager. This position does not have any direct reports.</p></div>

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