Job Description

MNM Surveyor (Metals & Minerals Surveyor)

Department: Metals & Minerals (M&M)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City / Vung Tau (Travel Required)

Reporting to: Operations Manager, Metals & Minerals

Position Summary

The MNM Surveyor is responsible for conducting inspection, sampling, measurement, witnessing, and verification activities for mineral commodities, metals, ores, coal, concentrates, and other bulk cargoes. The role ensures compliance with international standards, client requirements, contractual specifications, and Bureau Veritas procedures while maintaining the highest level of integrity, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Survey Activities

• Perform pre-shipment, loading, discharge, stockpile, warehouse, and vessel inspections for metals and mineral commodities.
• Conduct quantity and quality inspections of mineral products, including:
• Verify cargo condition, storage conditions, and handling practices.
• Witness sampling, sample preparation, sealing, and dispatch to laboratories.
• Monitor loading and unloading operations at ports, terminals, warehouses, mines, and processing facilities.
• Conduct draft surveys and weight determination activities when required.

Sampling & Measurement

• Collect representative samples in accordance with applicable international standards and Bureau Veritas procedures.
• Ensure traceability and integrity of samples throughout the inspection process.
• Verify weighing operations and stockpile measurements.
• Record inspection findings accurately and objectively.

Reporting

• Prepare inspection reports, field notes, survey reports, and certificates in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, and measurements.
• Submit inspection data and documentation according to company procedures.

Client Service

• Serve as Bureau Veritas representative at customer sites.
• Communicate inspection findings professionally and impartially.
• Coordinate with clients, laboratories, vessels, terminals, mining companies, and logistics providers.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to Bureau Veritas HSE requirements.
• Follow site-specific safety regulations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with BV Quality Management System and Ethics Policy.
• Maintain independence and integrity during all inspection activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in:

Experience

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 1-3 years of experience in inspection, laboratory testing, mining operations, commodity trading, port operations, or survey activities is an advantage.
• Experience in minerals, coal, metals, bulk cargo, draft survey, or laboratory operations is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of mineral and metal commodities.
• Basic knowledge of sampling and inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of draft survey principles is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and inspection procedures.
• Ability to prepare technical reports accurately.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Willingness to work on-site, at ports, mines, terminals, and industrial facilities.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours when required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.