Staff Surveyor​/Auditor

Sabine Surveyors is currently seeking a Staff Surveyor/Auditor in the Port Arthur, TX area!

Sabine Surveyors is a full-service marine surveying and consulting company founded in 1968. Our services include bulk and project cargo surveys, hull and machinery surveys, damage surveys, P&I surveys, on-hire, and off-hire bunker and/or vessel condition surveys, vessel appraisals, vessel audits, management audits, shipyard representation services, CRF 46 Subchapter M Compliance services and vendor audits.

This position is responsible for the following:
Other duties may be assigned.

• Performing marine surveysand/or audisin the field as directed by the Area Manageror Vice President and as required by the company’s ISO Quality and Environmental Procedures.
• Ensuring thetimelyflow of information to/from clients throughout the surveyand/orauditprocess in the field. Acknowledging receipt of assignment to clientwhendesignated, and ensuringpreliminaryadvice is prepared andsubmittedafter completion offieldworkwhen required.
• Producingandsubmittingconcise, technically,and grammatically correct surveyand/or audit reports based on the appropriate reporttemplatein line with Company procedures, schedules,and customers’ requirements.
• Assisting the Area Manager withthehandling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.
• Recognizing potential new business and bringing such to the attention of management.
• Promoting company services in the marine industry including visiting clients andparticipatingin industry activities.
• Following the company’s Health, Safety, Security&Environmental Manual requirements, including participating in monthly safety meetings.
• Pursuing personal development through in-house training,appropriate external training opportunities,and joining professional organizations.
• Assisting with the management and training ofmore junior personnel.
• Ensuring that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times.
• Ensuring all required equipment is calibrated and in good working orderand recordsmaintainedas per our Quality and Environmental Procedures.
• Obtaining proper credentials to enter terminals, docks, andjob sitesasappropriate,andmaintainingrecords as required by Company procedures.

• College graduate, maritime college preferred,ortheequivalent time inthemarine industry - five(5) years sea-going experience in a certificated position, or five(5) years’ experience in marine surveying field, or five(5) years of comparable marine experience.
• Membership ofNAMSGlobalispreferred but not required.
• Report and technical writing skills willbe a consideration.
• Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.
• Mustwear hearing,eye,andhead protection,and proper
  
  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Some climbing (40’or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (up to50pounds) are involved.
• Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
• Work on marine vessels or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
• Enter roundmanholeswith inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.
• Use of traverse gangways, ladders,and scaffolding at varying heights.
• Examining cargo, including photographing,and accessing difficult areas.
• Available/On call 24 hours, 7 days a week,365 daysa year.

• Tank Safe for Entry Monitor
• Life Vest
• Temperature Probes
• Pitot Tube
• Computer/Tablet

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.
• Must have the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.