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

This position is responsible for organizing, scheduling and completing vessel and barge draft surveys for the determination of weight by water displacement. 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 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

 (1) Performing vessel draft surveys, barge surveys, on/off hire condition surveys, and product inspections for vessels carrying a variety of products, including grains and grain by-products

(2) Performing Marine Cargo inspections on a variety of bulk cargo products (grains and by-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;

 (3) 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;

 (4) 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.;

(5) Providing reports to clients in standard format and in accordance with corporate quality programs, policies and procedures;

(6) Ensuring that the vessels’ construction, machinery, equipment and cargo meets governmental and international maritime and environmental regulations;

 (7) 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;

 (8) 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;

 (9) Overseeing cargo sampling and analysis and inspecting cargo holds;

(10) 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);

 (11) Insuring reports to clients in accordance with corporate quality programs, policies, and procedures;

(12) Providing expert opinions and guidance to clients on stowage and carriage of specialized cargoes, condition and suitability of vessels, including hull and machinery, cargo damage, cargo holding cleanliness and overall risk assessment to minimize the client’s financial risks and liability;

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

·       Associates degree AND

·       Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Marine/Cargo Surveyor.

·       Previous demonstrated experience in harbor operations.

Preferred:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in an occupation which includes required experience/skills.

 Experience must include two (2) years of experience in marine surveying methodologies; two (2) 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;

 two (2) 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;

 two (2) years of experience with inspecting vessels’ overall construction, machinery, equipment and cargo to insure they meet governmental and international maritime and environmental regulations;

two (2) years of experience overseeing cargo sampling and analysis and inspecting cargo holds;

two (2) years of experience with logistic management including vessel, terminal, charter party, cargo supplier, agent and customer;

 two (2) years of experience preparing and reviewing draft reports to clients in accordance with industry programs, policies, and procedures; and

two (2) years of experience with consulting dry bulk shipping clients on stowage and carriage of specialized cargoes.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

IIMS or NAMS Global certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

•         Language Skills: English

•         Mathematical Skills:  advanced

•         Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate

•         Computer Skills: Microsoft Office suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint/ Intermediate.

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.  

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.                

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.

TRAVEL

Travels up to 80% of time. Some travel might be international.

Travel to client sites will be required

EQUIPMENT

•         This job operates on client sites.

•         This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

•         Common Draft surveyor tools are required

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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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