Assistant, Technical
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Houston, TX, United States
Job Description
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.
Benefits ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry‑leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well‑being of 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 401(k) 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.
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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.
Benefits ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry‑leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well‑being of 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 401(k) 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.
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