Marine Surveyor

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Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, we help clients across all industries address challenges in quality, health & safety, environmental protection and social responsibility, contributing to transforming the world we live in.

Pioneering the safety and performance of new technologies since 1828, we are one of the world’s testing, inspection and certification company with a global network to support clients worldwide.

As we continue to develop our activities, we are delighted to offer a unique opportunity to join our organization as a Marine Surveyor. The position is located in Nigeria.

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 trainings (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

Specific Responsibilities

1. Maintain reporting and quality KPIs within specified turnaround time (set locally or by Head Office).
2. Maintain and keep up 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's attitude and commitment to Bureau Veritas; adopting a win-win attitude across the BV network and contributing 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-notch service; understanding the 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 judgments 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 organisation’s to improve business performance.

Requirements:

1. Degree qualified in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture or Certificate of Competency 1.
2. Minimum 4 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.

Compliance with BV Absolutes & Values

Ethics, Safety, Financial Control

Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble, Open & Inclusive