Japan Marine Surveyor

Mission

The Marine Surveyor is to contribute to the organization's commitment to maritime safety, compliance, and excellence by applying knowledge of Rules, Regulations, and industry principles. The Surveyor supports the surveying team in performing routine inspections, maintaining accurate documentation, and staying informed about evolving industry practices. 

Key Accountabilities

1. Professional Application:
- Acts as a professional specialist, applying knowledge of Rules, Regulations, and industry concepts within the organization's framework.
2. Inspection and Reporting:
- Performs routine surveys on classed ships, platforms, or marine structures under the guidance and supervision of a more experienced surveyor.
- Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys.
3. File Maintenance:
- Maintains survey files in an orderly and up-to-date manner within the assigned area of responsibility.
4. Continuous Learning:
- Maintains an active awareness of new working methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities.
- Engages in ongoing learning to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to surveying practices.
5. Problem-Solving:
- Recommends new approaches to problems encountered, seeking guidance and supervision from more experienced surveyors.
6. Compliance Surveys:
- Conducts routine surveys on classed ships, platforms, or marine structures for compliance with classification and statutory requirements, following the guidance and supervision of a Surveyor, Senior Surveyor, or Principal Surveyor.
7. Collaboration and Guidance:
- Collaborates with and seeks guidance from more experienced surveyors to ensure accurate and effective survey outcomes.
- Participates in team activities and contributes to a collaborative work environment.
8. Quality Assurance:
- Contributes to maintaining the quality of surveying work under the guidance of experienced surveyors.
- Assists in the adherence to established standards and procedures.
9. Client Interaction:
- Engages with clients as directed by more experienced surveyors, contributing to problem-solving within the area of expertise.
10. Professional Development:
- Actively participates in training programs and developmental activities to progress toward becoming a fully competent surveyor.
11. Ethical Conduct:
- Uphold the highest ethical standards in all professional interactions, ensuring integrity, transparency, and fairness in survey processes.

12. Perform testing activities, new building and ship in service surveys.

Education

Qualifications

•    Minimum 3 years experience in the engineering or survey fields within the marine industry or other applicable industry to their specialization.
•    Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of classification, statutory certification, related services and, before assignment, with their future work.
•    Ability to develop a working knowledge of RINA Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the RINA Employee Safety Policy.
•    Ability to understand engineering plans and have a basic knowledge of shipbuilding practices and ship operations.
•    Knowledge of ships' engineering systems and machinery.
•    Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
•    Knowledge of related technical interfaces required for group project work.