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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Marine Surveyor

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMaputo, MozambiqueNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Maritime Navigation or a related area is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience conducting marine surveys is required.
  • Proficiency in English for reading, speaking, and writing is required.
  • A driver's license is required.
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
  • The candidate must be able to work without close supervision and read, understand, and follow work instructions safely, accurately, and on time.
  • The candidate must be able to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced professional environment.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and composition, are required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and with others, manage time effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
  • The role requires extended hours and shift work.

Responsibilities

  • Perform draft surveys on vessels and other marine services in accordance with SGS standard operating procedures and international regulations.
  • Liaise with agents regarding vessel movements.
  • Coordinate draft surveys with vessel masters and the chief officer and chief engineer, or their appointed deputies.
  • Read the ship's draft marks at all six recommended points with the ship's representative.
  • Inspect the vessel's general plan to confirm the number and location of ballast, fresh water, and bunker tanks.
  • Measure water displacement before and after loading or unloading.
  • Sample and test sea or dock water density where the vessel is floating.
  • Determine deductible weights by measuring and sounding ballast tanks, fuel oil, and fresh water onboard at the time of the survey.
  • Use the vessel's hydrostatic tables for onboard calculations.
  • Follow international guidelines when determining cargo weight, accounting for water density, changes in ballast quantities, and changes in vessel consumables between initial and final draft readings.
  • Apply trim and deformation corrections using data from the vessel's draft tables.
  • Read vessel documents on cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors to determine cargo capabilities under vessel design and cargo regulations.
  • Take exact vessel measurements and determine quantities.
  • Calculate hold capacities, stored fuel and water volumes, cargo weight, and vessel stability factors using standard mathematical formulas and a calculator.
  • Calculate the difference between the two displacements to determine cargo weight.
  • Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
  • Discuss deviations with the vessel master and protect the client's interests through an integrity-based, unbiased report.
  • Analyze data obtained from surveys.
  • Issue letters of protest or reserve when compliance is not met or is violated, and prepare reports of findings and draft survey reports.
  • Submit reports to clients and clarify issues customers may have interpreting requirements.
  • Assist with other office and operational tasks when no draft surveys are scheduled.
  • Liaise with clients and submit reports where necessary.
  • Actively support, comply with, and maintain the department's quality management system.
  • Ensure relevant test equipment complies with requirements and measurement equipment is in order and calibrated.
  • Inform the divisional manager or supervisor of problems with procedures or equipment.
  • Produce and check draft survey certificates when necessary.
  • Address draft survey and marine service accuracy issues and client complaints to the senior operations lead.
  • Follow SGS health and safety policies and procedures and use safe behavior.
  • Comply with SGS's Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
  • Work in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and requirements.
  • Report hazards, near misses, and incidents.
  • Wear relevant personal protective equipment and comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Participate in monthly safety talks with team members.
  • Dispose of SGS waste sustainably and optimize resources to protect the environment.
  • Travel to other SGS or client locations when required.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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