Trainee Surveyor

Job Title: Trainee Marine & DP Technical Surveyor

Grade: Trainee

Department: Marine Services, Abu Dhabi

Responsible to: Marine Services Technical Lead, AD

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, with international and offshore travel as required

Role Purpose

To develop, through structured training, mentoring and practical experience, the technical knowledge and professional competence required to become a Marine & Dynamic Positioning (DP) Technical Surveyor.

The role is intended for a graduate with an engineering or relevant technical degree who wishes to develop a career in marine consultancy, marine assurance and Dynamic Positioning.

Working initially under the supervision of experienced marine surveyors and consultants, the successful candidate will gain experience in vessel inspections, marine engineering, DP systems, DP trials, FMEA, marine assurance, Marine Warranty Survey (MWS), offshore marine operations and technical reporting.

The position will involve attendance onboard vessels, at shipyards and marine facilities where and offshore installations. Regular travel within the Middle East and internationally will be required, often at short notice.

Duties and Responsibilities

The trainee will receive appropriate training, mentoring and supervision to progressively undertake the following tasks:

Develop an understanding of vessel machinery, propulsion, steering, electrical, automation and auxiliary systems.

Review vessel drawings, specifications, certificates, technical documentation and Safety Management Systems.

Develop an understanding of statutory, flag State and Classification Society requirements applicable to vessels and marine operations.

Develop a detailed understanding of the principles, philosophy, redundancy requirements and limitations of Dynamic Positioning systems.

Gain familiarity with DP power generation and distribution, propulsion and thruster systems, control systems, position reference systems, sensors and associated auxiliary systems.

Attend and assist with DP Annual Trials and DP FMEA Proving Trials under the supervision of suitably experienced personnel.

Learn to assist with the preparation and review of DP trial programmes, recording of test results and preparation of associated technical reports.

Develop an understanding of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Worst Case Failure (WCF) and Worst-Case Failure Design Intent (WCFDI).

Develop an understanding of the role, responsibilities and authority of a Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS).

Attend and assist with offshore and marine operations including vessel mobilisations, towage, rig moves, anchor handling, offshore installation activities, loadouts, transportation, lifting operations and sea trials, as applicable.

Develop the ability to review and understand marine procedures, method statements, risk assessments and supporting engineering documentation.

Develop the ability to prepare clear, concise and technically accurate marine survey and consultancy reports.

Maintain accurate project records, timesheets and expenses and complete assigned work within agreed project timescales.

Progressively undertake greater responsibility and more independent technical work as the level of competence and experience is demonstrated.

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience required

Skills required:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent recognised qualification in an appropriate engineering or technical discipline, preferably:

Marine Engineering;

Naval Architecture;

Mechanical Engineering;

Electrical or Electronic Engineering;

Aeronautics;

Mechatronics;

Control and Automation Engineering; or

another relevant engineering discipline.

Good understanding of fundamental engineering principles.

Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Understanding and developing CAD and/or engineering drawings;

Good written and spoken English.

Ability and willingness to prepare clear and accurate technical documentation.

Good working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications.

Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work onboard vessels and offshore installations.

Ability and willingness to work safely within marine, offshore and industrial environments.

Previous sea-going experience, a Certificate of Competency and/or DP Operator/Maintenance Certificate is not required for this trainee position.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo OPITO and other recognised offshore safety and survival training necessary to enable the trainee to undertake offshore assignments safely, this includes bit is not limited to basic first aid, firefighting, sea survival, toxic gas and helicopter evacuation training.

Role & Responsibilities

The role will provide a structured development pathway towards becoming a competent Marine & DP Technical Surveyor. Training and development will include a combination of supervised vessel attendances, formal technical training, mentoring and practical project experience covering:

Vessel inspections and marine assurance;

Marine engineering and vessel systems;

Dynamic Positioning systems;

DP Annual Trials;

DP FMEA and FMEA Proving Trials;

IMO, IMCA, MTS, Classification Society and other applicable industry requirements;

Marine Warranty Survey;

Rig moving;

Offshore and marine operations;

Technical calculations and engineering assessments;

Technical report writing;

Project management; and

Commercial and client management.

Responsibility will increase progressively as the trainee demonstrates the required technical knowledge, practical experience and competence.

The objective is for the trainee ultimately to become capable of planning, undertaking and reporting marine technical and DP assignments independently within their assessed area of competence.

The position requires a high degree of flexibility and willingness to travel at short notice. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake and maintain the offshore medical, survival and safety training necessary to attend vessels and offshore installations in the various international jurisdictions in which Global Maritime operates.

Health and Safety

To uphold the Company’s Health & Safety requirements with particular regard to agreed codes of practice and safe methods of working.

Quality

To follow the group Business Management System

Equalities

To uphold and carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the Company’s ‘Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy’.

Company Values

To uphold the company values as set out in the Mission Statement.