Technical Surveyor
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.
Job Summary
The Technical Surveyor based in Houston TX is responsible for technical activities associated with depot operations in the region. They will Interact with technicians depots customers and EXSIF personnel to achieve prescribed departmental and company objectives. The candidate will effectively apply ITCO and IICL standards and ensure compliance at all NASA depots.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular quality audits at depot locations to monitor inspection repair quality operational practices and cost control.
- Ensure depot performance meets EXSIFs technical standards and operational requirements.
- Ensure tank equipment is repaired promptly and in accordance with EXSIF technical standards depot contracts and tariff structures.
- Ensure industry maintenance and repair standards are properly applied to all tank equipment.
- Implement and enforce company technical policies and procedures across depot partners.
- Manage the technical hold process in coordination with HQ TLS and depot partners.
Depot & Vendor Management
- Maintain strong professional relationships with depot partners vendors and surveyors.
- Monitor depot operational activities including inspection repair practices and cost management.
- Ensure depots are supplied with and comply with all technical documentation procedures and technical bulletins.
- Monitor the use and application of EXSIF internet services and systems by depots and on-hire surveyors.
Training & Technical Support
- Train depot estimators and repair personnel ensuring compliance with EXSIF inspection and repair standards.
- Provide training and technical guidance to internal teams and external partners.
- Arrange and direct training sessions for both internal staff and external customers as required.
Customer & Stakeholder Coordination
- Resolve technical disputes with customers and third parties including coordinating joint surveys and investigations.
- Obtain customer approvals on repair estimates and coordinate with other EXSIF regions when necessary.
- Support the Tank Operations team in achieving operational and technical performance objectives.
Technical Programs & Industry Compliance
- Execute technical directives issued by EXSIF HQ including technical bulletins warranty programs remarking and equipment modifications.
- Stay current on engineering developments and industry best practices within the tank container sector.
- Assist with warranty identification and field support activities.
Qualifications
- 5 years of related experience.
- Technical degree certification or relevant coursework in engineering maintenance or a related field.
- Experience in a manufacturing industrial or equipment maintenance environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across operational and commercial teams.
- Ability to travel throughout North and South America as required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint).
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.