Senior Cargo Condition and Securing Surveyor

Requirements

• Strong analytical judgment and meticulous documentation reviewMust
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsMust
• Ability to provide detailed reasoning and justification for conclusionsMust
• 7+ years of experience as a cargo surveyor
• Expertise in reefer and temperature-controlled shipment surveying
• Expertise in containerized cargo surveying
• Expertise in cargo securing and lashing practices
• Experience interpreting photos, inspection logs, and damage reports for logistics
• Knowledge of international transportation compliance standards
• Experience in marine or land-based logistics surveying
• Background in marine hatch-cover inspection
• Background in finished-vehicle logistics inspection
• Background in food transport auditing
• Remote project participation experience

What you'll do

• Evaluate refrigerated and temperature-controlled cargo documentation for compliance and issues
• Analyze finished-vehicle and food transport evidence including damage reports
• Perform remote assessments of container integrity and cargo securing methods
• Review hatch-cover inspection reports and marine cargo documentation
• Write clear, professional surveyor findings and damage attributions
• Deliver structured feedback for AI model training and evaluation

About the role

Role Title: Senior Cargo Condition and Securing Surveyor Role Type: Contractor Location: Global-Remote Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week) Schedule: Flexible-you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired micro1 is engaging Senior Cargo Condition and Securing Surveyors to contribute expert analysis and insight to a customer's logistics-focused project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work • Evaluate refrigerated and temperature-controlled cargo documentation, such as reefer temperature logs and condition records, to assess compliance and identify potential issues. • Analyze finished-vehicle and food transport evidence, including damage reports and compliance documents, to determine condition, causation, and potential losses. • Perform remote assessments of container integrity, cargo securing methods, and lashing arrangements using photographic and written shipment records. • Review hatch-cover inspection reports and related marine cargo documentation to assess sealing, weatherproofing, and compliance with safety standards. • Write clear, professional surveyor findings and damage attributions, providing detailed reasoning for each conclusion as would be required in a signed surveyor's report. • Deliver structured, written feedback to support the training and evaluation of advanced AI models focused on cargo logistics and compliance. Preferred Qualifications • At least 7 years of experience as a cargo surveyor specializing in reefer and temperature-controlled shipments, containerized cargo, or cargo securing and lashing practices. • Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and interpreting photos, inspection logs, damage reports, and compliance documentation for marine or land-based logistics. • Background in one or more of the following: reefer and perishables surveying, container and securing surveying, marine hatch-cover inspection, finished-vehicle logistics inspection, or food transport auditing. • Strong analytical judgment and a meticulous approach to documentation review and report writing. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, well-reasoned explanations for technical findings. • Familiarity with international transportation compliance standards and best practices for cargo condition and securing. • Previous consulting or remote project participation experience is a plus, though not required. Originally posted on Himalayas