Ships in Service Surveyor

Your career is about more than building a resume — it’s a chance to Leave Your Mark.

Want to be a part of a fabulous team?

As we continue to develop Marine & Offshore activities, we are delighted to offer a unique opportunity to join our organisation as Ships in Service Surveyor at the Ships in Service Department. Position is located within our Piraeus office in Greece and you will be welcomed in a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

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 Regulations (IMO), National Regulations, Standards IACS Requirements, etc.) or to attest a given situation of a ship.

Functional Competencies: 

• Undertake classification / certification and statutory surveys and inspections of ships-in-service according to rules and regulations.
• Carry out ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, as assigned by supervisor.
• 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.
• Keep up to date with new rules, regulations and technical information or process disseminated through internal communication.
• Participate in meetings (both internal and external) as required.
• Attend all scheduled trainings (locally and overseas) and ultimately achieving specified delegations as agreed in Performance Management Process.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of time & expense sheets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture or similar with experience in the shipping industry
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience as: 
  • Field surveyor in classification society (IACS member);
  • or technical role in a ship management company;
  • or sea going experience as a certified ship officer;
  • or ship project manager (repair or new construction) / technical manager;
  • or superintendent;
  • or a combination of the above.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Is proficient in spoken and written English
• PC Literate
• Able to travel at short notice and accept short to mid-term overseas assignments as required.

SHAPING A WORLD OF TRUST - WHAT WE VALUE AT BV

Join us to share our passion for the maritime world!

We create trust between businesses and we are committed to cultivating an open and inclusive environment wherever we operate and so do our employees. Being part of the Bureau Veritas family is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

To be successful in this role, the right candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to comply with our Absolutes (Safety, Ethics and Financial Control), and also Our Values (Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble, Open & Inclusive).