Marine and Offshore – Bureau Veritas North AmericaPosition OverviewBureau Veritas seeks experienced and detail-oriented Vessel Inspectors & Auditors to join our Marine & Offshore Division. You will conduct comprehensive inspections, surveys, and audits of commercial vessels, offshore platforms, and marine equipment to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations, classification standards, and safety requirements. This role combines technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and client-facing professionalism to maintain the highest standards of maritime safety and environmental protection.

Key ResponsibilitiesVessel Inspections & SurveysConduct initial, periodic, intermediate, and special surveys on commercial vessels (bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, general cargo, offshore support vessels)Perform hull, machinery, electrical, and structural inspections using approved methodologiesExecute non-destructive testing (NDT) including ultrasonic thickness, visual, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant inspectionsDocument findings, defects, and corrective actions in compliance with BV Rules and international standardsIssue statutory certificates and class certificates upon successful survey completion Regulatory & Compliance AuditsConduct International Safety Management (ISM) Code audits and Safety Management System (SMS) reviewsAudit MARPOL Annex I, II, IV, V, VI compliance and pollution prevention systemsVerify SOLAS, COLREG, and flag state regulation compliancePerform port state control (PSC) preparation auditsDevelop audit reports with findings, non-conformities, and recommendations Classification & CertificationApply BV Rules for Hull, Machinery, Electrical, and Automation systemsDetermine vessel classification status and recommend class notationsManage defect tracking and corrective action follow-upCoordinate with vessel owners, operators, and shipyards on compliance matters Risk Assessment & ReportingIdentify and assess marine risks (structural, mechanical, operational, environmental)Classify defects by severity and urgencyDevelop risk matrices and corrective action plansPrepare detailed inspection and audit reports for clients, flag states, and class society recordsMaintain accurate documentation in BV's digital inspection platforms and databases Field OperationsTravel to vessels at ports, anchorages, or offshore locations (domestic and international)Work independently and collaboratively with vessel crews, operators, and BV colleaguesManage time effectively to complete inspections within scheduled timeframesMaintain professional relationships with clients and regulatory authoritiesAdhere to all vessel safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements Professional DevelopmentStay current with evolving maritime regulations (IMO, flag states, BV Rules updates)Participate in continuous training and certification programsContribute to quality assurance and process improvement initiativesMentor junior inspectors and auditors as needed