Marine Surveyor (M/F)

Marine Surveyor (G/I)

Job Title: Marine Surveyor   

Entity: Ivory Coast – M&O Division

Grade: Surveyor         

Duty station: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

BV Job Family: Services Production

Type of contract: Permanent           

Reporting to: M&O Operation Manager Ivory Coast

BV Global Job: Ship Surveying (Inspection)           

Geographical Perimeter: Ivory Coast + interaction with SSA Region & BV Global Offices

Posting period: 9 May 2025 – 11 May 2025

OUR ABSOLUTES: ETHICS – SAFETY – FINANCIAL CONTROL

Mission:

The job incumbent is responsible for conducting quality inspection of ships in service or construction to determine their conformity with specified requirements (BV rules, International Maritime Organizations, National Regulations, Standards IACS Requirements, etc.) or to attest a given situation of a ship.

Functional Competencies:

1.   Undertake classification / certification and statutory surveys and inspections of ships-in-service according to rules and regulations.

2.   Carry out ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, as assigned by supervisor.

3.   Work closely with internal and external stakeholders and ensure all survey / inspection reports (including survey certificates) are factual, objective and submitted within the stipulated format and timeframe.

4.   Keep up to date with new rules, regulations and technical information or process disseminated through internal communication.

5.   Participate in meetings (both internal and external) as required.

6.   Attend all scheduled training (locally and overseas) and ultimately achieve specified delegations as agreed in the Performance Management Process.

7.   Ensure timely and accurate submission of time & expense sheets.

Requirements:

1.  Degree qualified in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture or Certificate of Competency 1.

2.  Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience as Ship Project Manager (repair or new construction) / Technical Superintendent / Marine surveyor or equivalent; or seafaring experience as foreign-going engineer.

3.  PC Literate

4.  Able to travel at short notice and accept short to mid-term overseas assignments as required.

5.  Good level in English language

Specific Responsibilities and KPIs:

1.  Maintain reporting and quality KPIs within specified turnaround time (set locally or by Head Office).

2.  Maintain and keep up the level of technical competencies and qualifications.

3.  Ensure quality reporting output and customer satisfaction.

Compliance with BV Absolutes & Values

Ethics, Safety, Financial Control

Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble, Open & Inclusive

Common Competencies:

One Company Commitment

Embraces One Company attitude and commitment to Bureau Veritas; adopting a win-win attitude across the BV network and contributes to the greater good of the company.

Teamwork

Working in partnership with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders; building and maintaining supportive relationships, respecting diversity and cultural differences to achieve a common purpose.

Customer Focus

Have insight, ambition and expertise to deliver top-notched service, understanding needs of internal and external stakeholders and providing focused, expertise-based services.

Problem Solving

Applying appropriate knowledge and expertise to analyze problems, opportunities and information in a logical, structured manner and to identify and implement practical and creative solutions.

Decision Making

Ability to make timely and sound strategic decisions and judgment even in the face of uncertainty or ambiguity, taking into consideration limitations, available resources and opportunities.

Setting Priorities

Setting clear goals and priorities and alignment of individual and team goals with organization’s to improve business performance.

Special Notice

Bureau Veritas does not request any payment or banking information at any stage of its selection process: application, written tests, job interview. Only selected candidates will be subject to internal administrative formalities.

Given the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processing.

The selection process at Bureau Veritas can often involve several stages, including assessment tests followed by a competency-based interview.

Bureau Veritas is committed to equal opportunity. We promote the professional integration, access and retention of all qualified and competent people, including people with disabilities.