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What ABS Offers
Opportunities to Work on Groundbreaking Research and Development Initiatives
ABS is recognized as a global leader in marine and offshore related engineering and technology related to marine and offshore industries. Our offices house
a veritable think tank of recognized experts encompassing subject matter
related to the maritime industry, ranging from oceanography to marine risk
analyses to human factors engineering.
An Organization Dedicated to Promoting the Safety of Life and Property at Sea
ABS has one overriding organizational mission — The mission of ABS is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our clients by promoting the security of life, property and the natural environment primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities.
A Work Environment of Camaraderie, Diversity and Purpose
ABS, an equal opportunity employer, has a dynamic work environment
that values expertise, experience, mentoring and career longevity.
With 150 offices in 70 countries worldwide, ABS is a global, culturally
diverse organization that can offer employees opportunities for
career growth in a variety of ways, including travel and international
postings. ABS also supports career enhancement and cross-over through
extensive in-house training and tuition reimbursement programs.
Types of Careers at ABS
Engineers
ABS Engineers provide expertise on a variety of maritime subjects,
including the safety and viability of vessel and offshore designs,
as well as contributing to a body of stringent standards called
ABS Rules that promote the safety of life and property at sea. Their
behind-the-scenes work often includes groundbreaking research using
state-of-the-art methods and facilities.
ABS Engineering candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Ocean Engineering. They are Naval Architects, Civil Engineers, Ocean Engineers or Structural Engineers who conduct plan approval within our Engineering departments, Floating Structures and Fixed Platform Offshore Engineering Groups. Related mechanical experience and/or pressure vessel experience from the marine, offshore, energy, or automotive industry is desired to review and approve drawings for electrical, mechanical, piping system & statutory items such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag requirements for oil/product carrier, chemical carrier, bulk carrier, container carrier, LNG Carrier, LPG Carrier, Offshore Projects and Navy vessels. Provide technical support & analysis for shafting systems, shaft alignment, & marine engines of commercial vessels and navy vessels.
Surveyors
ABS Surveyors,
stationed at ports around the globe, are experienced marine engineers who, during construction and repair, evaluate vessels
and offshore platforms to ABS Rules. Their judgment and wisdom,
coupled with a broad knowledge of maritime conditions, help assure
the integrity of a wide variety of maritime vessels and projects.
The primary function of a Field Surveyor is to examine and report on vessels and other marine structures during and after construction relative to compliance with the applicable requirements for maintaining the vessel or oil rig in Classification with ABS and meeting associated statutory and special service requirements related to Safety of Life at Sea, Loadline, Tonnage, Cargo Gear etc.
Professional
ABS Professional
Staff encompass a broad range of careers, including marketing,
human resources, finance and information management, that support
organizational objectives and initiatives related to maritime safety.
Benefits
A Multifaceted Benefits Package that Meets Employee Needs
ABS regularly reviews its benefits package to make certain it is
among the most competitive in the industry and continues to meet the
needs of its employees.
Our benefits include the following:
- Competitive Base Salary
Annual salary reviews are conducted to ensure the competitiveness of our employees' salaries relative to the industry, and as part of our total compensation package.
- Defined Benefit Plan
ABS offers a 401(k) plan with various investment options, as well as a pension plan.
- Paid Vacation
Employees are provided with a minimum of two weeks of vacation per year (prorated for the first year of employment). Vacation increases to three weeks in the third year of company service.
- Paid Personal Leave, Holidays and Sick Leave
- Healthcare Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability Plans
- Short-term
- Long-term
- Life Insurance
- Basic (Term) Life
- AD&D
- Family Life
- Business Travel Accident Plan
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Work Hours
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Tuition Reimbursement
This benefits summary reflects current benefits, which are described in more detail in the ABS Employee Guide. These benefits are subject to change at any time. |
