Assistant, Technical
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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The Technical Assistant is responsible for providing intermediate-level clerical support by performing routine duties as assigned and will work under the direct supervision of a Technical Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Creates and maintains databases for technical departments.
• Maintains daily log-on of submittals.
• Completes monthly plan counts for Offshore Engineering and Ship Engineering Departments.
• Completes Divisional plan count for the Director of Engineering.
• Maintains sophisticated filing systems for technical departments.
• Supports technical staff of the department as required regarding project tracking, logging, filing, or responding to client requests, etc.
• Maintains graphics for technical departments.
• Performs most of the general office or clerical duties for the assigned technical department, including but not limited to stamping and booking out submittals.
• May be responsible for maintaining the Technical or Engineering Department library.
• Learns other complex functions or computer applications in support of an Engineering or Technical Department.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 0 - 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable previous related experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to learn and understand established procedures and practices.
• Good arithmetic skills.
• Intermediate skills required to use office machines or equipment such as ten-key adding machines, calculators, copiers, etc.
• Ability to understand routine business concepts and instructions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level position. This position has no direct reports.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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