Senior Engineer, Human Factors
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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Are you passionate about being at the forefront of emerging technologies in maritime and offshore industries? ABS is a leading Classification Society driven by its mission of promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. In fulfilling this mission, ABS leads research and develops guidance and requirements focused on the safety of implementing new technology in the marine and offshore environment.

As a Human-Factors Engineer with ABS you will be actively engaged in driving industry-leading research and development associated with safety engineering for broad applications serving the marine and offshore industries.

What You Will Do:

• Lead or support the ABS Technology activities and ABS Divisions and clients with interpretation and application of ABS Human Element publications.
• Maintain and update ABS Human Element publications and related Engineering and Survey Process Instructions.
• Assist in the development of new ABS publications which has a Human Element component.
• Assists with training of Engineers and Surveyors as required by the ABS Human Element publications.
• Provide internal and external awareness and training.
• Interact with clients, write reports, and give presentations to internal or external audience.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to ABS Human Element publications.
• Maintain and demonstrate thought leadership through technical publications and presentations.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the human factors field or a related area
• Human Performance (capabilities/limitations, Situational Awareness, especially in a maritime environment)
• Personnel safety - accident/hazard avoidance and risk mitigation
• Safety Culture and Organization Culture (understanding opportunities for improvement and means for improvement)
• Human-Computer/Machine Interface (HCI/HMI)
• Designing for usability and maintainability (the application of ergonomics to systems)
• Autonomous/remote systems/operations

Required/Preferred Education Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree or a master's degree with at least 1 - 3 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Familiarity with software for verification and validation of Human Element processes (e.g., Navisworks).
• Familiarity with the ABS suite of Human Element guidance publications.
• Familiarity with the use and application of the ABS Human Element publications.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• The ability to function well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated continuous learning ability.
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Professional or chartered engineer license

Reporting Relationships:

This role reports to a manager and has no direct reports.

Working Conditions

Work will generally be performed in an air-conditioned office environment. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to visit manufacturing plants, remote field sites, or go aboard marine vessels or structures. Work will be non-manual, but the incumbent must be able to walk and climb among equipment and structures. Occasionally may have to lift between 5-15 pounds.

Notice:

This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company's verification that the candidate is a "U.S. Person" or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. "U.S. Persons" are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees. In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.

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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