We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Maritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

About The Role

DNV – Maritime Station Ghana is seeking a Ship Surveyor to join our Tema office.

As a “Fleet in Service” Ship Surveyor based in Tema, you will be a member of a highly qualified team of Ship & Offshore surveyors and auditors in Ghana. You may be expected to carry out surveys and audits in other West Africa countries on an ad hoc basis

• Ensure that the work or duties performed are in accordance with the rules, regulations, instructions, guidelines and quality requirements of the organization and the instructions of the line management.
• Maintain the confidentiality of clients’ business, processes, designs, developments and documentation
• Communicate to line management at the earliest appropriate opportunity if in receipt of information that is important to the reputation or integrity of the organization.
• Exhibit customer-oriented focus through promoting DNV onboard or on-site, and by acting as a technical resource for customer questions.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Public Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Moving House, Examination Leave, Family Responsibility Leave)
• Medical benefits (Eye Tests, Audiometric Tests)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Medical Insurance, Group Life and Accident insurance, Social Security and health insurance scheme)
• Additional Benefits (Transportation, Home / Office Travel, Communication, Memberships (professional and academic), Gym & sport membership)

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/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.

About You

• University degree (Naval Architect, Deck officers, Marine Engineer & electricians) / Master mariner or Chief engieer of ocean going vessels from a recognized University
• Min. 3 years of experience in maritime business
• Self-disciplined and continuous learner
• Adequate physical fitness in order to perform regular functions on the job, e.g. climbing pilot ladders & tanks, crew boat launches, voyage surveys.
• English proficiency both in speaking and writing
• Flexibility in traveling is required
• Availability outside normal working hours if the job requires
• Able to work independently on surveys.
• Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job: Climbing pilot ladders & in/out of tanks and confined spaces; crew boat launches in various local climate condition.