Locations: NationwidePay Scale: DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Participating in the formulation and administration of company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.
2. Earning the AM-ASA certification and working on Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA).
3. Managing all Appraisal services.
4. Developing and maintaining written processes, procedures, templates, and other documentation used to create appraisals.
5. Assisting management in developing assumptions regarding the volume of business which could be expected under the current business plan and under alternative strategies.
6. Supervising on-going training and development of staff surveyors to carry out surveys required for appraisals.
7. Ensuring involved staff surveyors and administrative personnel are familiar with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
8. Performing appraisal on a direct basis as needed.
9. Ensuring timely flow of information to/from clients including monitoring receipt of assignments, acknowledgement of assignment to clients, and ensuring advance advice is prepared and submitted after completion of field work. Ensuring final report is prepared and submitted in a prompt and professional manner.
10. Handling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.
11. Promoting company services throughout industry including visiting clients and participating in industry activities.
12. Researching and developing leads and opportunities in the Appraisal marketplace.
13. Performing Audits and Surveys.
14. Assisting the President/Vice President in preparation of annual budget.
15. Pursuing personal development through training.

Education & Experience:1. Degree in related field plus ten (10) years of experience in a similar position.
2. Membership in American Society of Appraiser (ASA) and National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) or similar professional organization.
3. Report and technical writing skills, and familiarity with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Working Conditions:1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, dusty, wet, etc.
2. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
3. Some climbing (40’ or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 pounds) involved.
4. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
5. Work on marine vessels or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
6. Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.
7. Use of traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights.
8. Available/On call 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Equipment Operation as necessary for the position:1. PPE for boarding vessels, entering confined spaces, and working in a shipyard environment.
Special Skills:1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures;
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
3. High performance and a strong team player;
4. Commitment to company values, policies and safety program;
5. Must have ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Locations: New Orleans, LA / Houston, TX / Corpus Christi, TXDate Position Available: ImmediatePay Scale: DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Performing marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by the Area Manager or Vice President and as required by the company’s ISO Quality Procedures.2. Ensuring the timely flow of information to/from clients throughout the survey and/or audit process in the field. Acknowledging receipt of assignment to the client when designated, and ensuring preliminary advice is prepared and submitted after completion of fieldwork when required.  3. Producing and submitting concise, technically, and grammatically correct survey and/or audit reports based on the appropriate report template in line with Company procedures and schedules, and the customers’ requirements.4. Assisting the Area Manager with the handling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.5. Recognizing potential new business and bringing such to the attention of management.6. Promoting company services in the marine industry including visiting clients and participating in industry activities.7. Following the company’s Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Manual requirements, including participating in monthly safety meetings.8. Pursuing personal development through in-house training, appropriate external training opportunities, and joining professional organizations.9. Assisting with the management and training of more junior personnel.10. Ensuring that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times.11. Ensuring all required equipment is calibrated and in good working order and records maintained as per our Quality Procedures.12. Obtaining proper credentials to enter terminals, docks, and job sites as appropriate, and maintaining records as required by Company procedures.
Education & Experience:1. College graduate, maritime college preferred or the equivalent time in the marine industry - five (5) years sea-going experience in a certificated position, or five (5) years experience in marine surveying field, or five (5) years of comparable marine experience.2. Membership of NAMSGlobal is preferred but not required.3. Report and technical writing skills will be a consideration.4. Current valid driver’s license.5. Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)
Working Conditions:1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.2. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).3. Some climbing (40 feet or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (50 lbs.) are involved.4. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.5. Work on marine vessels or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.6. Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.7. Traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights.8. Examine cargo, including photographing and accessing difficult areas.9. Available/On-call 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Equipment Operation as necessary for the position:1. Audio Gauge Equipment2. Tank Safe for Entry Monitor3. Life Vest4. Temperature Probes5. Ullage Tapes6. Pitot Tube7. Computer/Tablet
Special Skills:1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.3. High performance and a strong team player.4. Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.5. Must have the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Location: New Orleans, LADate Position Available: ImmediatePay Scale: DOE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Conduct marine surveys and/or audits in the field as directed by the Vice President and as required by the company’s ISO Quality Procedures.2. Ensure the timely flow of information to/from clients throughout the survey and/or audit process in the field. Acknowledge receipt of assignment to client when designated, and ensuring preliminary advice is prepared and submitted after completion of fieldwork when required.3. Produce and submit concise, technically and grammatically correct survey and/or audit reports based on the appropriate report template in line with Company procedures and schedules, and the customers’ requirements.4. Assist the Management with handling of customer complaints and adjustment of invoices.  5. Recognize potential new business and bring such to the attention of management.6. Promote company services in the marine industry including visiting clients and participating in industry activities.7. Follow the company’s Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Manual requirements, including participating in monthly safety meetings.8. Pursue personal development through in-house training, appropriate external training opportunities, and joining professional organizations.9. Assist with the management and training of personnel.10. Ensure that proper PPE is maintained and worn at all times.11. Ensure all required equipment is calibrated and in good working order and records maintained as per our Quality Procedures.12. Obtain and maintain proper credentials to enter terminals, docks, and jobsites as appropriate, and maintaining records as required by Company procedures.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:1. College graduate, maritime college preferred, or equivalent time in marine industry; five (5) years of experience afloat in a licensed position, or five (5) years of experience in marine surveying/inspection field, or five (5) years of comparable marine experience.2. Familiar with 46 CFR Subchapter M.3. Familiar with barge and steel hull repairs 4. Understanding of basic principles of Auditing. 5. Membership of NAMSGlobal preferred but not required. 6. Report and technical writing skills required. 7. Current valid driver’s license.8. Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC)
WORKING CONDITIONS:1. Available/On call 24 hours, 7 days a week.2. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, wet, dusty, etc.3. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).4. Some climbing (40 feet or higher, some unprotected), bending, stooping, and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.5. Working with and in proximity to hot and sometimes hazardous materials.6. Work on marine vessels while afloat or in shipyard settings, walking over uneven surfaces.7. Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces.8. Traverse gangways, ladders, and scaffolding at varying heights.9. Examine cargo, collect evidence or samples, take photographs and access difficult areas.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION AS NECESSARY FOR POSITION:1. Audio Gauge Equipment2. Tank Safe for Entry Monitor3. Life Vest4. Temperature Probes5. Ullage Tapes6. Pitot Tube7. Computer/Tablet
SPECIAL SKILLS: 1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.3. High performance and a strong team player.4. Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.5. Must have ability to use Microsoft Office 365.

Location: Lake Charles, LADate Position Available: ImmediatePay Scale: DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Complying with terminal regulations and requirements necessary for access.2. Ensuring that client instructions are on hand and understood before starting operations or taking over a shift.3. Sampling bulk material from moving conveyor belt with appropriate equipment to ASTM or equivalent standards.4. Obtaining and recording temperatures of bulk materials.5. Splitting and crushing obtained samples as per the client’s and Sampling Supervisor’s instructions.6. Storing, bagging, sealing, labeling, and packaging sample bags of sampled material.7. Maintaining Sample Log during sampling operations.8. Filling out necessary custody control documents before turning over samples to a third party.9. Remaining at the place of work until properly relieved in person by oncoming relief.10. Participating in monthly safety meetings.11. Regularly clean on-site storage/office units after each job and as required.
Required Education & Experience:1. High School Diploma or six (6) months sampling experience.2. Current valid driver’s license.3. Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC).
Working Conditions:1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid, and rainy weather, combined with some regular work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.2. Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).3. Some climbing (20 feet or higher), bending, stooping, and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.4. Working with hot, dusty, and sometimes hazardous materials.5. Work on marine vessels or in terminal settings, walking over uneven surfaces.6. Traverse gangways and ladders at varying heights.
Necessary Equipment Operation:1. Life vest, temperature probe and sensor, bag sealer, splitter, crusher, air compressor.