SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SUMMARY

The Marine Surveyor will supervise and perform marine inspections for one or different branches. Also 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 petroleum-based products utilizing draft surveying techniques such as draft immersion and on/off hire surveys.

  This role must develop a robust communications network in order to schedule timely draft surveys. The Marine Surveyor must adhere to SGS Health and Safety policies at all times.

JOB FUNCTIONS 

• The Marine Surveyor is accountable for managing all aspects of the jobs as required and for ensuring that the Regional Manager is kept current and informed on all aspects of the activities that have any direct or indirect impact on financial, quality and

• Performing vessel draft surveys, barge surveys, on/off hire condition surveys, and product inspections for vessels carrying a variety of products, including coal, fertilizer, cement, steel and petroleum-based products

• Performing Marine Cargo inspections on a variety of bulk cargo products via vessel and/or barge draft surveys and physical/visual examination, as deemed necessary. Using accepted draft surveying techniques (draft immersion) to calculate quantities of cargo loaded or discharged from vessels;

• Conducting on/off hire Ship condition surveys, cargo Hold inspection surveys and Bunker surveys for various marine vessel, as applicable in the Trade Industry; utilizing knowledge of ship construction, stability, terminologies and routines., as well as SGS's standard inspection and quality management procedures to conduct marine survey work;

• Utilizing SGS Patented Draft Survey Tool and SGS standard methods of inspection/reporting procedures to draft survey reports, on/off hire surveys, bunker surveys. Including understanding documents for certificates of weight, certificates of analysis, and certificates of hold cleanliness and tightness, etc.;

• Providing reports to clients in standard format and in accordance with corporate quality programs, policies and procedures; Using the SIR Platform;
• Utilizing knowledge of ship construction, stability, terms and routines, as well as SGS’s standard inspection and quality management procedures to supervise conducting marine surveys;
• Using sophisticated draft surveying techniques (e.g. draft immersion) to calculate quantities of cargo loaded or discharged from vessels, taking into account any changes in weight that may take place during cargo operation;
• Overseeing cargo sampling and analysis and inspecting cargo holds;

• Using SGS specialized methods and reporting procedures to develop draft survey reports (including certificates of weight, certificates of analysis, and certificates of hold cleanliness and tightness);

• Liase with terminal and warehouse personal for execution of inspections;  Communicate and give direction to the administrative/branch staff regarding inspection details

• Providing 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;

• Utilizing sampling and analysis methods and techniques to perform product/cargo inspections and ensure adherence with safety and environmental standards.

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

• External analysis of client  cargo
• Internal, communication and reporting

ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING

• High level autonomous problem solving, critical thinking

COMMUNICATION/CONTACTS

• Written and verbal contact (Internal/External) daily

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree required AND
• 4+ years of experience as a Marine/Cargo Surveyor. Required
• Previous demonstrated experience in harbor operations. Required
• Must have a 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. Preferred
• Experience must include four years of experience in marine surveying methodologies; four years of experience with 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; Preferred
• 4+ years of experience utilizing draft surveying techniques such as draft immersion to calculate quantities of cargo loaded or discharged from vessels, taking into account any changes in weight that may take place during cargo operation; Preferred
• 4+ years of experience with inspecting vessels’ overall construction, machinery, equipment and cargo to insure they meet governmental and international maritime and environmental regulations; Preferred
• 4+ years of experience overseeing cargo sampling and analysis and inspecting cargo holds; Preferred
• 4+ years of experience with logistic management including vessel, terminal, charter party, cargo supplier, agent and customer; Preferred
• 4+ years of experience preparing and reviewing draft reports to clients in accordance with industry programs, policies, and procedures; Preferred and

4+ years of experience with consulting dry bulk shipping clients on stowage and carriage of specialized cargoes. Preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• MIMS or NAMS Global certification or SAMS
• TWIC Card

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English Required 
• Mathematical Skills: advanced Required

Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate Required, Advanced Preferred

Quality Systems:

• Ensures that all work follows and in compliance with SGS Quality systems and that quality targets are maintained.
• Accountable for familiarizing oneself with the Quality Manual
• Adherence to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures, as well as compliance with current accreditation under ISO 17025 / 17020 / 9001 and other applicable international standards and regulations.
• Accountable for ensuring that the quality of data, current methodologies, and the execution of the methods are in compliance with current accreditations.
• Accountable for ensuring that an appropriate and planned training program is executed and measured for all personnel under direction.
• Identification and training of potential back up for all key roles; essential to have a strong succession plan in place for the branch.
• Ensures the maintenance of documentation as required by the quality system and the documents in use are current.
• System and assigned personnel for instrument calibration and maintenance
• Traceability of all data outputs, which includes emails, documentations, calculations, etc.
• Timely analysis of round robin and proficiency samples
• Employee awareness for quality system, continuous technical improvement. Required

Customer Satisfaction:

• The Marine Surveyor is accountable for the delivery of data to achieve Client Satisfaction by maintaining production and specified turnaround targets.
• Manages production to meet turnaround times by scheduling requested jobs.
• ensures optimum staff levels/shifts, adequate supplies to achieve turnaround times, quality, SGS standards for production, and financial performance.
• Ensure customer case log is maintained to the expected standard and corrective actions are taken to rectify any issues related to client cases / complaints. Monitors up and down trends of cases.
• Informing Regional Manager of potential Claims and timely gathering necessary information.
• Assist National QA Manager with annual customer surveys by collecting all customer contacts.
• Regular communication with clients for feedback and implement improvements to provide “Best in Class” service.

Personnel Management:

• Ensures the training needs of staff are met and training records are maintained.
• Maintains a motivated workforce. Promotes a team environment among staff.
• Conduct timely performance reviews for employees. Sets goals, reviews direct reports job performance, and assesses training needs at least once annually
• Responsible for advising the hiring best performers for the team together SGS Recruitment team
• Monitors man-hours and approves over-time accordingly, adding additional staff only where workload and financial performance can support it.
• Scheduling annual vacation to have minimal affect on business performance.

Technical Services

• Competent in performing all responsibilities of the Marine surveyor
• Provide technical and operational leadership and guidance to all field and surveying staff.
• Review of analytical data. Reporting on-site results of Draft Surveys, complete Mates Receipts, and Report findings to the clients
• Perform quality control checks on the instruments and draft survey tools.
• Complies and ensures that all work follows Quality systems and that quality targets are maintained.
• Ensure that the quality of data, current methodologies and the execution of the methods are following the current accreditation under ISO 9001 /17020.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Identify the root cause for non-conformances and implement sound corrective actions
• Provide technical input for customers
• When there is a situation that the employee has not come across before get advice from Regional manager
• Use well-defined methods and procedures as guidelines for work tasks (e.g. maintaining records, processing reports, etc.)
• Modify or change established methods and procedures, but stay within customer prescribed standards (e.g. legislative boundaries, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, etc.)
• Develop plans to achieve specific short-term job-related objectives.
• Analyze and develop plans for services provided

TRAVEL

• Constant Travel Required (67% - 100%)

Additional KSAs

•  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities»

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates on client sites and office environment;
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Common Draft surveyor tools are required; ULD testing Equipment
• Standard PPE required in the field along with tape measure, camera, pen, paper and clipboard.   Digital Tablets are used in some locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Stand Constant (67% - 100%)

• Stand Constant 
• Move or traverse Constant
• Sit Occasional 
• Use hands Constant 
• Reach with hands and arms Constant 
• Climb or balance Frequent 
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasional 
• Talk/hear Constant 
• Taste/Smell Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Lift/carry/push or pull at least 50 Lbs. Frequent 

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS

Location of the Job: Deer Park, TX 

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions Occasional 
• Work near moving mechanical parts Frequently
• Work in high, precarious places Frequently
• Fumes or airborne particles Occasional 
• Toxic or caustic chemicals Never
• Outdoor weather conditions Frequent 
• Extreme cold (non-weather) Occasional 
• Extreme heat (non-weather) Occasional 
• Risk of electrical shock Never
• Work with explosives Never 
• Risk of radiation Never 
• Vibration Occasional 
• Bio-hazard Never

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT

• Fit for Duty Medical Surveillance Requirement – employee must complete a general physical and questionnaire related to physical efforts of job Preferred
• Accountable for the Health, Safety and Environment performance of self and colleagues and adherence to all regulations as per the Company Health and Safety Manual and the immediate reporting of any health, safety or environmental incidents, accidents, concerns or hazards to the Manager / Supervisor and H&S representative for action. Required
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment. Required
• Adheres to all safety management system (OIMS) and quality management system (QMS) training, policies and procedures, including manuals, test procedures, work instructions and the monitoring and/or verification of equipment and processes relating to testing activities. Required
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices, ex. Health & Safety, working with acids and other harmful reagents. (only include this line if it is required for the position) Preferred

Noise Level: keep the highest that applies

• Moderate Noise 

Vision Requirement:

• No Special Vision Requirement
• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given post)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationship)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Ability to see color

Mid-Iowa Grain 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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