Marine Surveyor- DOD SkillBridge Program
Metairie, LA, United States
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Performing marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by the Area Manager or Vice President and as required by the company’s ISO Quality and Environmental Procedures.
- Ensuring the timely flow of information to/from clients throughout the survey and/or audit process in the field. Acknowledging receipt of assignment to client when designated, and ensuring preliminary advice is prepared and submitted after completion of fieldwork when required.
- Producing and submitting concise, technically, and grammatically correct survey and/or audit reports based on the appropriate report template in line with Company procedures, schedules, and customers’ requirements.
- Assisting the Area Manager with the handling 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 and participating in 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 of more junior personnel.
- Ensuring that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times.
- Ensuring all required equipment is calibrated and in good working order and records maintained as per our Quality and Environmental Procedures.
Required Education & Experience:
- Report and technical writing skills will be a consideration.
- Current valid driver’s license.
Working Conditions:
- Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.
- Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
- Some climbing (40’ or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 pounds) are involved.
- Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
- Work on marine vessels or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
- Enter round manholes with 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 days a year.
Equipment Operation as necessary for position:
- Life Vest
- Computer/Tablet