Retired Marine Surveyor - Freelancer

We are seeking a Retired marine surveyor - Freelancer based in Metro Vancouver, Canada , to perform periodical port inspections. The role involves performing visual holds inspections, watertightness tests for holds (hose test), Draft Survey, sealing of holds, witnessing and documenting loading processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and detailed reporting. This is a field role, ideal for professionals with maritime inspection experience looking for combining their free time with periodical port inspections.

Location : Vancouver, BC

Working schedule : Flexible shifts on-call : Day-shifts or Night-shifts, depending on the Terminal's working schedule and the inspector's availability

Key Responsibilities / Scope of Works :

• Visual Vessel Holds Inspection before loading
• Hose Test - watertightness test for holds
• Witness and document vessel loading operations
• Draft Survey (Initial / Final / Intermediate) of the vessel
• Seal vessel holds upon completion of loading
• Maintain detailed, hourly records of all operations using provided templates
• Provide real-time updates via WhatsApp reporting group
• Take Photos and Videos of the loading operations
• Prepare detailed inspection reports using provided templates

Qualifications & Requirements :

About Cotecna Canada Inc. :

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provides expertise across five key sectors : agriculture, food safety, metals and minerals, system certification & ESG solutions and consumer products. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7,400 employees in more than 180 offices and laboratories across approximately 50 countries.