Marine Surveyor

Company: Offshore Wind Consultants Ltd
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 17, 2024

Job Description:

Marine SurveyorApplication Deadline: 18 November 2024Department: MaritimeEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: United States, SeattleCompensation: $85,000 - $110,000 / yearDescriptionBe the energy behind change. Join ABL Group.ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines in more than 300 locations globally.Do you have a passion for the Maritime Industry, and would you like to be a part of the leading global independent energy and marine consultancy? Then this may be the role for you.We have an exciting opportunity for a Marine Surveyor to join our team of Maritime experts in technically supporting all marine casualties of any type and size worldwide.What you will be doing.As our Marine Surveyor, you will conduct maritime surveying tasks, assist in ensuring adequate surveyor coverage within our geographic area, and stay familiar with all ABL Maritime services and key deliverables. Additionally, you will manage your chargeable time effectively to support business's goals. In addition, you will:

• Attend to casualties, and assess the nature, extent, and cause of damage.
• Estimate repair costs and compile comprehensive reports for clients.
• Perform loss prevention surveys, including P&I, H&M, and pre-purchase assessments.
• Conduct Marine Warranty Surveys.
• Engage in business development activities, promoting maritime consulting services to local and international clients.
• Ensure sufficient surveyor coverage within the area of operation.
• Assist in marketing ABL Maritime and its services.
• Maintain billable utilization above 60%.
• Comply with company QHSE policies, procedures, work systems, and regulations at ABL premises, projects, and client sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.The role is based in Seattle, and the candidate should have the right to live and work in the United States.Flexibility regarding working hours may be required to ensure regular outreach to local clients / potential clients. Willingness to travel (including offshore) and work within a variety of time zones.What we are looking for.We are looking for a driven and solution-oriented professional with sound technical skills and good decision-making capabilities. The successful candidate will have good communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership ability, and be able to deal effectively with multiple issues and assignments simultaneously. In addition, you will:
  • University graduate with surveying experience or Merchant Marine Academy graduate with seagoing experience.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in the maritime sector.
  • Hands-on experience with vessel dry docking and machinery damage/repair assessments.
  • Strong decision-making skills, technical expertise, analytical ability, and sound judgment with a focus on operations.
  • Proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality reports within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to manage multiple issues and assignments simultaneously.
  • Highly organized, self-directed, with strong business and commercial acumen.
  • Forward-thinking, ethical, and maintaining a professional image.
  • Outgoing, pragmatic, proactive, and insightful, with solid management capabilities.
  • A team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Desirable:
    • Shore-based management experience, preferably in maritime operations.
    • Seagoing experience on tankers or dry cargo vessels.
    • Previous experience in a similar role within the maritime industry.
    • Additional experience in ship repair, salvage, or Marine Warranty Surveys (MWS) is advantageous.
    • Desirable experience in maritime surveying or consultancy.
    • Previous experience with marine insurance or admiralty law is an advantage.
    • Technical skills with an existing client base and industry contacts are highly desirable.What is in it for you?The successful candidate will be part of a very distinctive and aspiring Maritime team with strong collaboration with other ABL group offices worldwide. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons.You can learn more about our team and what we do here: Join us and grow with us.We will be conducting interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.For your application to be taken into consideration, please be advised that you must submit your application via the link provided on this page.We look forward to receiving your application.NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.
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