Germany Marine Testing Surveyor

Mission

A Surveyor in a classification society plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and quality of ships and marine assets. The main responsibilities are aimed at verifying that vessels meet international and classification society standards.

Location: based in Hannover - Magdeburg – Kassel area, Germany.   #LI-DP1

Key Accountabilities

• Survey various types of maritime equipment, heavy machinery, materials, and cargo handling equipment at manufacturers' facilities.
• Conduct surveys and certification in accordance with RINA Classification Rules and/or statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with classification society rules, international regulations, and statutory requirements, applying new regulations as needed.
• Provide expert technical advice on classification, design, construction, and maintenance while staying updated on industry advancements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and challenges during surveys or client interactions.
• Produce accurate and concise reports, utilizing standardized templates and digital tools for clear, consistent, and timely reporting.
• Report, communicate, and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Address client queries on a daily basis, providing prompt and knowledgeable support.
• Uphold quality assurance measures to maintain accuracy and reliability in inspection reports.
• Foster collaboration by sharing knowledge and best practices within the team.
• Engage in continuous professional development, pursuing relevant certifications to stay current with industry standards.
• Demonstrate a high level of effectiveness and commitment in all tasks.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, ensuring integrity, transparency, and fairness in all survey processes.

What are we looking for

• Formal qualification (B.Eng., M.Eng., or equivalent) in naval architecture, marine, mechanical, electrical engineering, metallurgy, or a similar field.
• Certification as a welding engineer is considered an advantage.
• 3 years of professional experience as a class surveyor, owner superintendent, shipyard quality control inspector, chief engineer on merchant ships, or in another relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience as a surveyor in a Classification Society is highly valuable and a major advantage.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of hull, machinery, materials, equipment, and safety systems of ships.
• Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in MS Office and IT-literate.
• Willing to travel frequently and hold a valid driving license.
• Physically capable of working in confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, extreme temperatures, and weather conditions, without conditions such as allergies, vertigo, or claustrophobia.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and customer-focused approach.

CVs to be sent in English. The candidate must hold a EC residence permission.