China Marine New Building Senior Surveyor

RINA is currently recruiting for a China Marine New Building Senior Surveyor to join its office in China within the North Asia Marine Division.​

Mission

The Senior Surveyor serves as an experienced and knowledgeable professional within the organization, applying expertise in maritime Rules, Regulations, and industry principles.The Senior Surveyor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement of surveying processes.

Key Accountabilities

1. Professional Specialist:

- Acts as a professional specialist, applying in-depth knowledge of Rules, Regulations, and industry concepts.

- Keeps abreast of new developments and recommends changes to surveying processes and safety programs.

2. Inspection and Reporting:

- Conducts routine surveys on classed ships, offshore installations, or marine assets to ensure compliance with classification and statutory requirements.

- Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of inspections and surveys.

3. Leadership and Coordination:

- Plans, schedules, and coordinates various phases of surveying work.

- Monitors the quality of service, providing guidance to less experienced surveyors.

4. Client Interaction:

- Engages with clients to solve problems within the area of expertise.

- Ensures client satisfaction through effective communication and resolution of issues.

5. Training and Development:

- Provides guidance, and training to less experienced surveyors.

- Contributes to the development and improvement of the skills and knowledge of the surveying team.

6. Quality Assurance:

7. Ensures the maintenance of quality, content, consistency, and continuity of work performed.

8. Ethical Conduct:

- Uphold the highest ethical standards in all professional interactions, ensuring integrity, transparency, and fairness in survey processes.

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

• In general, minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Surveyor or minimum 6 years’ experience in the engineering or inspection/survey fields with an IACS member Classification Society.

• Understanding of RINA strategic technical positioning in the sector of the marine industry

• Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of classification, statutory certification, related services and, before assignment, with their future work.

• Ability to develop a working knowledge of RINA Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related

instructions, as well as the RINA Employee Safety Policy.

• Ability to understand engineering plans and have knowledge of shipbuilding practices and ship

operations.

• Ability, in general, to perform either,

1) new building surveys:

− to assess the suitability of certified materials and products supplied for the new building,

− to assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been built in compliance with rules and regulations by means of compulsory inspections, tests and trials,

− to issue Certificates, Reports, Records and Status in compliance with rules and regulations.

And/or:

2) ship in service surveys:

− to assess that hull, machinery and equipment have been maintained in compliance with rules and

regulations by means of compulsory overall inspections, tests and trials,

− to assess and follow-up the repair works to hull, machinery and equipment to assign a new period of class and a new period of validity to statutory Certificates in compliance with rules and regulations by means of overall and close-up inspections, verification upon dismantling, tests and trials (including surveys for Admission to Class of ships in service),

− to attend major conversion works according with rules and regulations,

− to identify the deficiencies to be rectified (if any) and assess whether immediate repair is necessary or a condition may be issued with an appropriate due date,

− to follow-up as required by rules and regulations any repair work or due to previous outstanding

conditions,

− to assess whether the deficiencies identified (if any) may be linked with potential failure of the Ship

Management System,

− to endorse Certificates, issue Reports and Status in compliance with rules and regulations.

And/or:

- Marine Management Systems audits

And/or:

1) testing activities and service suppliers/manufacturers certification:

− to assess the suitability of certified materials and products in compliance with applicable rules

− to issue Certificates and prepare Reports and Status in compliance with procedures.

• Knowledge of ship engineering systems and machinery.

• Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.

• Knowledge of related technical interfaces required for group project work.

Competencies

WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.​

INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.