FiS Surveyor (Philippines, Manila)

Local Unit & Position Description 

DNV Maritime Region South East Asia, Pacific & India is seeking a marine surveyor to join our Fleet in Service (FIS) team in Manila, Philippines.  A qualified marine surveyor/auditor will be a team member of a highly qualified team of surveyors and auditors surveying various ship types across Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand. 

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet in Service (FIS) and Certification on Materials and Components (CMC) Surveys for local and international clients


• Ensure that the work or duties performed are in accordance with the rules, regulations, instructions, guidelines, and quality requirements of DNV 


• Engage directly with vessel owners, operators, shipyards, administrations for satisfactory survey execution


• Maintain confidentiality of clients' business, processes, designs, developments, and documentation 


• When applicable, to supervise the work of others and ensure that it is carried out as above and in an efficient and economic manner. 


• Communicate to line management at the earliest appropriate opportunity if in receipt of information that is important to the reputation for integrity of DNV


• Exhibit customer-oriented focus through promoting DNV onboard or on-site and by acting as a technical resource for customer questions


• Identity and support growth opportunities with local markets.


• Support to other Stations with the Area/Region including cross travel as necessary.

• We offer flexible work arrangements that help employees maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal life while staying productive.
• Paid leave including annual, parental, sick, marriage, maternity, religious, and extended illness leave.
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their families, ensuring access to healthcare.
• Enhanced maternity support for employee well-being.
• Insurance including life insurance, accident insurance, and travel insurance.
• Additional perks such as long service awards, professional membership support, mobile phone reimbursement, lens and glasses reimbursement.
• Profit-sharing program to share in the organization’s success.

Benefits may vary depending on role, employment type, tenure, or grade level.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering from a recognized institute or Class-I Marine Engineer certificate of competency or equivalent
• A good understanding of maritime and offshore business with a minimum 5 years of experience in the maritime and classification industry, ideally with both survey and audit experience.
• Flexibility in travelling and solid willingness to take unscheduled job calls when required 
• Flexibility to work outside of normal hours, including weekends and public holidays when required
• Strong customer service orientation and proven record of managing maritime clients
• Good understanding of class and statutory requirements
• Proven ability to effectively manage digitalization and new business opportunities
• Team player but able to work independently on surveys
• Physical abilities necessary to perform regular classification functions, including voyage surveys, sea trials and attendance in the anchorage etc.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken