Certified Specialist

Job Summary

The Abs Consulting Specialist supports the Corporate Classification and Documentation Center's daily work by performing duties as assigned and following established policies, procedures, and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides feedback as necessary to Field Surveyors and other CDC personnel.
• Responsible for preparing, filing, and invoicing of Confirmation and Maintenance of Class Certificates.
• Responsible for issuance and filing of Class Statements for the Flag States.
• Set up an online account, provide support, carry out performance tests (daily) on MyEagle for Clients, and investigate and report (ITG) defects.
• Monitors and inputs survey-related information for vessels as submitted by field Surveyors for facilities, including entry of data into the electronic reporting system.
• Engages in contact with clients, internal and external, to resolve problems within the area of responsibility.
• Maintains document control for the area of responsibility.
• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to other CDC Specialist(s) as assigned.
• Makes recommendations to Managers for improvements.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, pertinent information relative to assigned area of technical expertise.
• Responsiveness to customers.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Ability to reference structural plans and to have a good understanding of shipbuilding practices and ship operations.
• Knowledge of ships' engineering systems and machinery.
• Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.

Reporting Relationships

The incumbent reports to a Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Manager, or above. This position does not have any direct reports.