Marine Surveyor; Plan Approval Surveyor

Position: Marine Surveyor (Plan Approval Surveyor)
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As we continue to develop Marine & Offshore activities, we are delighted to offer a unique opportunity to join our organisation as Marine Surveyor (Plan Approval Surveyor) for  operations. Position is located within our Houston, Texas office in the United States and you will be welcomed in a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

Marine Operational Center Surveyor:
Bureau Veritas Marine, Inc. (Plantation, FL) seeks Marine Operational Center Surveyor to provide technical support to Units of the Marine Operational Center (MOC) Americas and to Units worldwide for ships connected to the MOC Americas. Issue instructions for surveys in case of transfer of classification, Class Re-assignment, Change of flag, postponements, ship conversion, initial Statutory surveys, and other cases as deemed necessary (client’s complaint, request from Survey Center).

Review survey reports for validation and updating. Review and approve Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP), Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP), and Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer manuals. Review and interpret various maritime technical drawings (such as firefighting systems, cargo systems, and ballast systems). Issue Class attestations, service supplier certificates, Classification certificates and permanent Statutory certificates (on behalf of administrations). Liaise with Plan Review Offices and Flag Administrations for operational matters.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Navel Architecture, Marine Engineering, or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in the marine industry. Experience must include application of the following:
Inspection and verification of Life-saving appliances and survival crafts on board cargo ships. Involvement in audits and work on corrective actions for findings related to statutory maritime regulations:
Maritime Labour Convention, International Safety Management (ISM) code. Involvement in cargo ships dry dock and retrofit projects. Application of common cargo vessels regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) such as International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollutions from Ships.

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Job Summary Job number: 216299

Profession:
Surveying Type:
Permanent