International Register of Shipping | Senior Survey Assurance Officer | kochi

International Register of Shipping (INTLREG)Established in 1993, International Register of Shipping (INTLREG) is an independent classification society with worldwide offices/survey station network. IRS is a provider of classification, certification, verification and advisory services and authorized by 42 flag states for statutory certification on their behalf. We are looking for suitable candidate for following position.Senior Survey Assurance Officer in a Ship Classification SocietyPOSITION: FULL-TIMELOCATION: INTLREG Office, KOCHI, INDIA (or other suitable Asian major port cities where INTLREG has office.)JOB DESCRIPTIONThe function of Survey Assurance Officer is to monitor, support and facilitate the fulfillment of INTLREG objectives, in relation to the classification, statutory and related services. This includes all forms of Classification and statutory surveys/certification services, as requested by clients through the different INTLREG survey stations or offices in allotted region.The Senior Survey Assurance Officer of the EOD is to co-ordinate, support and guide the surveyors and auditors for all activities of the surveys, audits and certification for the region assigned to him/her. Each region may include different survey stations in different countries. The key functions are listed below (but not limited to):· Technical review of the survey reports from field surveyors, according to the Rules and regulations applicable to each certificate and issue full term certificates in a timely manner and updating the survey/audit status of the vessel/ company.· Provide necessary technical advice to surveyor during surveys and audits or related regulatory matters pertaining to class and statutory certification of Ships, marine offshore structures.· Monitor survey and audit activities done by surveyors/auditors and take corrective or preventive measures for improving quality of the surveys, and to reduce or prevent any Port State Control detentions or deficiencies.· Guide and Coordinate with field surveyors when inadequacies are found to rectify the situation with vessel owners.· Continuously improve the basic work processes related to certification in order to achieve total customer satisfaction and improved business results of all technical services.· Conduct training as Tutors during the practical or online or classroom training to field surveyors/auditor when required.· Evaluation of surveyor and detection of their training needs for the assigned region.· Any other related functions based on Quality Management System of the company, which may be updated from time to time.· Assist Quality Assurance Department in conducting in the vertical audits of survey stations under assigned region.· Participate in any special Projects as assigned by the management when required.QUALIFICATIONS:Must hold one of the following:· Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or other related engineering branches ORCertificate of competency as Chief Engineer with at least one (1) year sailing experience as Chief Engineer.· Knowledge in the Class and Statutory surveys and Maritime Audits, application of maritime conventions and regulations. Should be familiar with the Ship Classification Rules, IMO Codes/conventions and regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, MLC, IMSBC, IMDG, IGC, IBC and other maritime technical codes.· Shall be qualified ISM/ISPS Auditor and MLC inspector· ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor qualification is desirable.· Must have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills in English.EXPERIENCE:Total about 15 years' experience of which at least 5 years' experience in Classification and statutory in any reputed ship classification society as Senior Surveyor or in other related technical functions.BENEFITSGreat benefits and working environment AGG