Marine Surveyor

Job Overview

About AETERNA Inspection

AETERNA Inspection & Technical Services LLC is a leading independent third-party inspection (TPI) firm headquartered in Sharjah, UAE. We serve a diverse client base across the oil & gas, construction, petrochemical, and power generation sectors, providing world-class quality assurance, inspection, and technical consulting services that help our clients achieve the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

With a team of highly qualified engineers, inspectors, and technical specialists, AETERNA has successfully delivered inspection services for some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the Middle East and North Africa region. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement has earned us the trust of major operators, EPC contractors, and regulatory authorities, making us a preferred partner for third-party inspection services across the region.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Marine Surveyor to conduct comprehensive structural assessments, corrosion protection evaluations, and safety-critical inspections on offshore platforms, FPSO vessels, and marine facilities across the Middle East region. The successful candidate will assess topside and subsea structural integrity, evaluate cathodic protection and coating systems, and ensure compliance with classification society rules and international maritime conventions. This role demands a surveyor capable of operating effectively in harsh offshore environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structural integrity assessments of offshore platform jackets, topsides, and subsea structures per classification requirements
• Evaluate corrosion protection systems including cathodic protection effectiveness, coating condition surveys, and anode assessments
• Inspect hull structures, ballast tanks, and mooring systems on FPSO and FSO vessels per class society rules and flag state regulations
• Perform close visual inspections and ultrasonic thickness measurements on structural steel, piping, and critical marine components
• Prepare detailed marine inspection reports with comprehensive photographic documentation, deficiency rankings, and repair recommendations
• Verify compliance with OCIMF, SIGTTO, and SMMG guidelines for tanker and offshore terminal operations and inspections

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 8 years of marine inspection experience in offshore oil & gas or maritime industries with proven track record
• Thorough knowledge of classification society rules (DNV, Lloyd's, BV, ABS) and international flag state regulations
• Extensive experience with FPSO, FSO, fixed platform, and jack-up rig structural inspection and integrity assessment
• Valid BOSIET/HUET offshore safety certification with valid offshore medical certificate and extended rotation capability
• Familiarity with OCIMF inspection requirements and SIGTTO guidelines with professional certifications preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free monthly salary ranging from 17,000 to 23,000 AED with offshore rotation allowances included
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for employee and family members through leading healthcare providers
• Annual flight allowance for home leave travel and airfare for employee and eligible dependents
• Funding for professional development, certification programs, and advanced marine inspection training
• Exposure to high-profile marine inspection projects with structured career progression to senior surveyor leadership

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