**Position Title**: Surveyor
**Location**: East Africa
**Reporting to**: HOD - Survey
**Key Responsibilities**:
- ** Vessel Inspections and Surveys**:
- Conduct inspections and surveys of ships under construction and vessels in service to ensure compliance with international and regional maritime regulations, including class society requirements.
- Perform inspections for dry-dockings, modifications, conversions, repairs, and maintenance.
- Verify the condition of vessels to assess compliance with safety, environmental, and technical standards.
- Undertake vendor inspections, material identification, and statement-of-fact surveys as required.
- ** Survey Reports and Documentation**:
- Prepare detailed survey reports, inspection findings, and recommendations in line with industry standards and company requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all surveys, inspections, and audits conducted.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to management and clients.
- ** Compliance with Regulations**:
- Ensure vessels comply with relevant international conventions (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS Code) and industry-specific safety and operational standards.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations, including energy efficiency measures.
- Monitor compliance with local regulatory authorities and liaise with government agencies as required.
- ** Safety and Environmental Management**:
- Support the implementation of safety management systems and assist in conducting safety audits, including emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Contribute to projects related to safety enhancements, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection across all vessels under survey.
- ** Project Involvement**:
- Assist in the planning and execution of new vessel constructions, modifications, and conversions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, classification societies, and stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
- Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring adherence to specifications and timelines.
- ** Training and Development**:
- Continuously update and improve knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of junior surveyors and technical staff.
- Provide technical support and guidance to other departments as required.
- ** Client Interaction**:
- Liaise with clients, including ship owners, operators, and contractors, to ensure their needs are met and expectations are exceeded.
- Provide expert advice on technical, regulatory, and operational matters related to vessel surveys.
- ** Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement**:
- Participate in internal audits to assess the performance and quality of operations.
- Identify areas for improvement in survey processes and contribute to the continuous enhancement of service quality.
- Ensure that all survey activities align with the company's quality management systems and ISO standards.
**Qualifications and Experience**:
- Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field.
Postgraduate qualifications in maritime affairs or shipping management are a plus.
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in vessel surveying, shipbuilding, or ship management, with significant exposure to vessel inspections and surveys.
- Strong knowledge of international maritime regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS Code) and classification society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV, LR).
- Experience in conducting inspections for oil & gas projects, offshore units (MODUs), tankers, bulk carriers, and container vessels.
- Experience with newbuild projects, dry-docking, technical audits, and modification/conversion projects.
- Familiarity with safety management systems (ISM Code, ISPS Code), environmental management practices, and energy efficiency measures.
- Proven track record of working with classification societies, ship owners, and technical managers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed reports and technical documentation.
- Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis is desirable.
- Certified lead auditor in ISO 9001:2008 or equivalent is preferred.
- Membership in professional organizations such as the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) is an advantage.
**Skills and Attributes**:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of safety and quality.
- Ability to interact with senior management, clients, and regulatory authorities in a professional and effective manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and survey reporting software.
**Must have knowledge of the following**:
- ** Class & Statutory (Periodical) survey requirements.
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