Venice Marine Surveyor

Venice Marine Surveyor at RINA – Office in Venice, Italy within the Mediterranean and Africa Marine Division.MissionA Surveyor in a classification society plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and quality of ships and marine assets. The main responsibilities are aimed at verifying that vessels meet international and classification society standards.Key AccountabilitiesEnsuring Regulatory Compliance: You will rigorously apply and enforce classification society rules, international maritime conventions, and statutory regulations during all survey activities. Adapting swiftly to regulatory updates will be essential to maintaining compliance and industry leadership.Providing Technical Expertise: Your role includes furnishing clients, shipowners, and manufacturers with authoritative technical advice related to ship classification, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. Staying informed about the latest technological developments and industry innovations will allow you to apply best practices effectively.Effective Problem‑Solving: Acting as a key resource in diagnosing and resolving technical challenges encountered throughout the survey process or client engagements is critical to maintaining operational excellence and safety.Implementing Quality Assurance: You will develop and execute quality control protocols that guarantee the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of inspection reports and certifications.Client Engagement and Education: By communicating complex classification society procedures and compliance requirements clearly, you will empower clients to understand their responsibilities and the safety imperatives that underpin maritime operations.Documentation and Reporting: Your proficiency with standardized reporting templates and digital documentation tools will ensure timely, precise, and transparent survey records. Embracing new digital solutions will optimize workflow and data management.Collaborative Teamwork: Active collaboration with internal colleagues and external stakeholders fosters knowledge exchange and promotes a cohesive work culture that supports continuous improvement.Commitment to Continuous Development: You will pursue ongoing professional growth, including participation in training programs and obtaining relevant certifications, to maintain proficiency with evolving industry standards and technologies.Upholding Ethical Standards: Demonstrating integrity, impartiality, and fairness in all survey activities secures trust among clients and colleagues, reinforcing RINA's reputation for excellence and reliability.EducationMaster’s Degree in Naval EngineeringQualifications2–3 years in engineering, surveying, or related technical roles within the marine or a similarly technical industry.Strong command of the English language, sufficient to engage effectively in classification processes, statutory certifications, and cross‑functional communications.Demonstrable ability to assimilate and apply RINA’s Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and safety policies to relevant work assignments.Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, shipbuilding practices, and operational systems critical to vessels’ classification and assessment.Capability to conduct a variety of survey activities, including new‑building inspections, in‑service hull and machinery assessments, marine management system audits, as well as testing and certification of service providers and manufacturers.Solid understanding of ships’ engineering systems and machinery, alongside practical skills with relevant computer programs and software packages essential for survey tasks and project collaboration.CompetenciesMAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS – Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraints.ADDRESS THE WAY – Have a big picture perspective and reinterpret it in a perspective way.MANAGE EMOTIONS – Recognise one’s and others’ emotions and express and regulate one’s reactions.CLIENT INTIMACY – Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction.EARN TRUST – Take everyone's opinion into