Bunker Surveyor

**We are looking for a Bunker Surveyor to join our German team**

**VPS - WHAT WE DO**

VPS is a world-leading maritime decarbonisation advisory services company, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. We are the pioneers of marine fuel testing industry with over 40 years of experience. VPS testing and inspection services operate through five state-of-the-art laboratories, supported by a widespread network of commercial and technical advisory teams. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us as the clear market leader.

At VPS we are driven by a mission to protect our customers, our people, and the environment. By testing and inspecting fuel and oil in the Marine and Power industries, we gather crucial information that allows us to provide advice based on legislative and technical specifications. In line with our commitments to sustainability, we have developed digital products and acquired businesses focused on providing tools and solutions for greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Our guidance empowers our customers to enhance their business performance by optimising resource utilisation, minimising environmental emissions, and fostering sustainable operations.

**THE ROLE**

One of VPS’ core activities is conducting quantitative inspections of marine fuels on board ships by means of the Bunker Quantity Survey (BQS). These activities are carried out by employees of the BQS department, led by the BQS Manager who is located in the Netherlands.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**

As a bunker surveyor you will primarily perform the following activities:

- Performing and reporting bunker quantity measurements of fuel for ships.
- Taking samples for both BQS and FQT (Fuel Quality Testing) for fuel quality testing by the laboratory.
- You follow the entire process in accordance with the requirements in the VPS Code of Practice.
- You report to the Manager BQS
- You are based in Hamburg, but on request also in Dutch harbours like Rotterdam.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Experience in the position of bunker surveyor is a clear advantage
- Recent experience within the maritime and/or transport sector
- Experience with quality inspections is a must
- Good mathematic skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Good command of the English language, spoken and written
- You can communicate well and are patient
- Due to the nature of the job, we expect you to find working outside office hours and weekends no problem. You are flexible, honest, stable, dedicated and you have a steadfast personality.

**OUR OFFER TO YOU**

Together with the below compensations, we offer a challenging, highly responsible, and creative position within a market leading organization.
- Competitive Base Salary
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Car allowance
- 30 days annual leave (on fulltime basis)
- Opportunities to develop professionally and personally

Application Question(s):
**Language**:

- English (required)

License/Certification:

- driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person