The Surveyor, Vendor is responsible for examining and reporting on the certification of materials and or fabrication of components relative to compliance with the applicable requirements of the ABS Rules. This may be an intermediate level position for an individual under the supervision and guidance of experienced field surveyors. What You Will Do: Visits manufacturers and/or fabricators for routine surveys to carry out material certification and witness fabrication of components. Performs work that involves conventional surveying practices but may include moderately complex problem resolution and coordination of activities among other disciplines. Prepares technically accurate and timely survey reports and responses to letters, faxes, and other forms of communication. Begins to work directly with clients to identify and resolve problems in area of technical expertise. Maintains files in an orderly and up-to-date manner. Develops skills necessary for the administration of office procedures and monitoring of business performance at an assigned client or port location. Develop a thorough understanding of operations, policies, methods, and procedures. What You Will Need: Education and Experience: Degree or equivalent from an institution recognized within a relevant field of engineering or physical science (i.E., a minimum two-year program, depending on local education system), or Relevant qualifications from a suitable marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certified ship officer, and Proficiency in the English language commensurate with their future work. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in the English language commensurate with their future work. Ability to obtain a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy. Ability to read engineering plans. Ability to perform surveys in the prescribed format. Must have a working knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities. General knowledge of materials and engineering systems and machinery. Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, pertinent information relative to assigned area of technical expertise. Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Principal, Senior, or Surveyor-in-Charge of the assigned port, or a higher level position. #J-18808-Ljbffr