Marine Inspector / Senior Marine Inspector- OR
Posted: 9/14/2026 9:54:26 PM
NDT.org Job Number:
82830
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Contact:
Genevieve Fernandez
Phone:
707-674-0452
Company:
Applied Technical Services
State:
OR Oregon
Contact:
Genevieve Fernandez
Country:
United States
Applied Technical Services, LLC ("ATS" or the "Company") is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.
Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.
Marine Inspector / Senior Marine Inspector
Locations: Portland, OR and Southern California
Experience Required: 3+ Years (Independent Field Experience Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Frequent local and regional travel to ports, shipyards, marine terminals, and customer facilities.
Position Summary
ATS is seeking an experienced Marine Inspector to support our growing Marine Services division in Portland, Oregon and Southern California. This position requires an individual who can work independently, interface directly with clients, and perform a wide variety of marine inspection, survey, and quality assurance services aboard commercial vessels, government vessels, barges, terminals, and marine facilities.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing vessel inspections, thickness gauging, piping inspections, welding inspections, coating assessments, and shipyard oversight activities. Candidates with certifications or experience working with major classification societies and naval standards are strongly preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
The Marine Inspector will be responsible for performing and managing:
Classification Society and Owner-required inspections
Hull Condition Surveys
Thickness Measurement Surveys
Steel Renewal Weld Inspections
Shipyard Repair Oversight and Supervision
Repair Specification Development
Piping System Surveys and Assessments
Coating Condition Assessments
Corrosion Mapping and Pitting Surveys
Dry Dock and Repair Period Inspections
Structural Integrity Assessments
Marine Welding Inspections
Damage Evaluations and Reporting
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Audits
Marine Safety Compliance Reviews
Client Consultation and Technical Reporting
Desired Experience
Candidates should have experience working with one or more of the following organizations and standards:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Lloyd's Register (LR)
DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)
RINA
U.S. Navy / NAVSEA Programs
Military Sealift Command (MSC)
Commercial Vessel Operators
Shipyards and Marine Terminals
Preferred Certifications
One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
NACE / AMPP Coating Inspector
Certified Marine Surveyor (CMS)
ASNT Level II or III MT,PT,UT
API 510, 570, or 653
OSHA Maritime Safety Training
Confined Space Training
CPR / First Aid Certification
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of marine inspection, marine surveying, shipyard, or vessel repair experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform inspections independently.
Strong understanding of marine structures, welding, coatings, corrosion, and piping systems.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, repair procedures, and classification requirements.
Experience preparing professional technical reports and repair recommendations.
Strong customer communication and project management skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to climb ladders, staging, and vessel structures.
Ability to access confined spaces and vessel compartments.
Ability to work in shipyards, onboard vessels, and industrial environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE and work around marine and industrial hazards.
Why ATS
Established leader in inspection, testing, engineering, and consulting services.
Growing Marine Services business with significant expansion opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Opportunity to work with commercial, government, and military marine clients across the West Coast.
Preferred Candidate Profile
We are specifically seeking a self-directed field professional who can step onto a vessel or into a shipyard with minimal supervision, represent ATS professionally, identify inspection requirements, communicate with clients and shipyard personnel, and deliver high-quality technical reporting and recommendations.
This position is ideal for experienced marine inspectors, marine surveyors, shipyard QA/QC inspectors, former Navy inspectors, or maritime professionals looking to advance their careers with a growing organization.
All applicants require the following:
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
Applicants must pass a drug screen and have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
"U.S. Persons" Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
Benefits: ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities. ATS full-time employee benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, personal time, and bonuses.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled
ATS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.