What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveyor position at DNV?
Local Unit & Position Description
DNV is seeking a Surveyor to join our Rio de Janeiro - RJ or Santos - SP location as part of our Business Area Maritime Region Americas.
As a fleet in service Surveyor you will be member of a highly qualified team serving the maritime industry and various ship types (eg: OSVs, Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Containers) calling at ports in the Brazilian coast.
Tasks may include:
- Ensure that the work or duties performed are in accordance with the Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Guidelines and quality requirements of the organization and the instructions of the line management
- Work on-site surveys during dry-docking and in service
- Work on major vessel conversions, alterations or any technical matters involving all type of vessels
- Maintain the confidentiality of Clients' business, processes, designs, developments and documentation at all times
- When applicable, to supervise the work of others and ensure that it is carried out as above and in an efficient and economic manner
- Communicate to line management at the earliest appropriate opportunity if in receipt of information that is important to the reputation or integrity of the organization
- Exhibit customer oriented focus through promoting DNV onboard or on-site, and by acting as a technical resource for customer questions
- Support Key Account Managers (KAM) as Technical Support Manager (TSM)
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering
- Previous experience of at least 2 years as surveyor in the Maritime/Marine industry is an advantage
- Language: Portuguese and English Speaking/Writing proficiency
- Registration at Brazilian Engineering Council (CREA) is mandatory
- Strong customer service orientation
- Attitude behavior – to be positive and supporter clients
- Understanding client needs
- Understanding of class & statutory survey work and responsibilities is an advantage
- Team player and also be able to work independently
- Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job: Climbing pilot ladders & in/out of tanks, crew boat launches, voyage surveys
- Hold a driver's license is an advantage
- Be available for travel up to 30% of the time in a year
- Availability to work outside normal working hours, if the job requires
- Be open to internal transfers (national and international)
- Good communication skills
- Focus on digitalization and open to innovation
- Embracing company Values: We Dare, We Share, We Care
Company & Business Area Description
DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, with almost 12,000 employees operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We are the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We enhance safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. We invest heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.
Equal Opportunity Statement
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!
