Surveyor and Auditor

Location:
Newark, NJ, United States
Business:
Maritime
Position type:
Full Time
Job ID:
2677
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

DNV Maritime Region Americas is seeking a Surveyor and Auditor to join our DNV New Jersey area location.

As a fleet in service Surveyor you will be member of a highly qualified team of surveyors and auditors serving the maritime industry and various ship types (eg: tankers, bulk carriers, containers) calling at ports in the US East Coast. (ref to all ships)

This role is based at our DNV office in Newark, NJ presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within the continental U.S. Local candidates only.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct surveys of ships in service to ascertain the condition of mechanically functioning hulls, machinery, and equipment. This is to determine the condition and identify any corrective actions required for vessels to meet classification requirements.
  • 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.
  • Carry out surveys on-board vessels as part of Fleet in Service and work on-site during dry-dockings and vessel conversions.
  • Exhibit customer oriented focus through promoting DNV onboard or on-site, and by acting as a technical resource for customer questions.
  • 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.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of Clients' business, processes, designs, developments and documentation at all times.
  • Additional responsibilities may be required as needed.

What we offer

What We Offer

  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
  • Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
  • Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
  • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
  • 401(k) with company match
  • The company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
  • Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
  • Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
  • Career advancement opportunities

How We Do It

WeCare, WeDare, WeShare

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

DNV is proud to announce being named one of Houston’s best places to work in the 2022 Houston Business Journal – Best Places to Work competition.

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About DNV

DNV Careers

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About you

What is Required

  • Preferable Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineer and/or equivalent maritime qualifications.
  • Preferable 2 or more years of Maritime industry experience
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible to obtain TWIC card to enter ports.
  • Travel requirement up 30% of the year
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job: Climbing pilot ladders & in/out of tanks, flying, crew boat launches, voyage surveys.
  • Empathy and problem solving mindset towards our clients
  • Capable of effectively expressing opinion and resolving contentious issues sensitively and in a pragmatic manner
  • Be able to work individually and act as a team player with a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate across groups and other offices for shared goals and aims
  • Adaptable to change and comfortable with technology and digital tools
  • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, is not available for this position*

Projects and case studies

Our work helps pioneering companies and covers latest trends, regulations, initiatives to develop solutions to the most complex challenges the maritime industry is facing.

Remote surveys

By using an online or video link to the vessel, our dedicated remote surveyors can support vessels anywhere in the world.

Maritime Digital Twin

The cloud-based digital twin is a virtual image of customers’ assets, maintained through the lifecycle and easily accessible at any time.

Maritime Cyber Security

Cyber security is an important topic for the maritime industries due to rapid digital change that come with new threats and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

401(k)

DNV provides the option for eligible employees to enroll in our professional managed 401(k) plan. We’ll match up to a percentage of employee elected investment, which will become fully vested after a few years.

Healthcare and more

You’ll have multiple medical plans to choose from including Dental, Vision, RX plans, AD&D, Critical Illness, ST/LT Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Virtual TalkSpace Therapy.

Additional benefits

ID theft protection, generous PTO accrual, company paid holidays, discounted pet insurance, charitable donation matching, additional vacation hours purchase plan, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement.

“I have become part of a "family", where I feel truly at ease and everyone is valued for doing their best for the entire community.”

Elena | NB/CMC Surveyor

"From a technical perspective, I’m proud of our innovative projects that delivery solutions aligned with safety and sustainability."

Eduardo | Offshore surveyor

"It feels so meaningful to take an active part of the global energy transition, creating a safe and sustainable future for all."

Ming Oleg | Senior Surveyor

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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