Houston Senior Marine Surveyor
RINA Piraeus Team, Houston, TX, United States
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Houston Senior Marine Surveyor Posting Date: 17 Mar 2026
City: Houston
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77070
Contract Type: Permanent
Level of experience: Senior
RINA is currently recruiting for a
Houston Senior Marine Surveyor
to join its office in Houston within the
North America 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. #LI-MM4
Key Accountabilities
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.
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.
Leadership and Coordination
Plans, schedules, and coordinates various phases of surveying work.
Monitors the quality of service, providing guidance to less experienced surveyors.
Client Interaction
Engages with clients to solve problems within the area of expertise.
Ensures client satisfaction through effective communication and resolution of issues.
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.
Quality Assurance
Ensures the maintenance of quality, content, consistency, and continuity of work performed.
Ethical Conduct
Upholds 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,
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.
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 to 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.
Marine Management Systems audits.
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.
Workplace Dynamics
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.It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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Houston Senior Marine Surveyor Posting Date: 17 Mar 2026
City: Houston
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77070
Contract Type: Permanent
Level of experience: Senior
RINA is currently recruiting for a
Houston Senior Marine Surveyor
to join its office in Houston within the
North America 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. #LI-MM4
Key Accountabilities
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.
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.
Leadership and Coordination
Plans, schedules, and coordinates various phases of surveying work.
Monitors the quality of service, providing guidance to less experienced surveyors.
Client Interaction
Engages with clients to solve problems within the area of expertise.
Ensures client satisfaction through effective communication and resolution of issues.
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.
Quality Assurance
Ensures the maintenance of quality, content, consistency, and continuity of work performed.
Ethical Conduct
Upholds 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,
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.
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 to 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.
Marine Management Systems audits.
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.
Workplace Dynamics
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.It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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