Advisor, Senior Operations

Job Description
The Senior Operations Advisor provides subject matter expertise across one or more key survey disciplines, acting as a peer leader, knowledge resource, coach, and overall survey process expert at the area or regional level. The Senior Operations Advisor will work closely with clients on operational and service delivery issues through ongoing industry relationships as well as business intelligence gained through service/operational interaction. Additionally, this role supports internal business development teams and processes as an operational advisory resource.

What You Will Do:

• Serves as survey operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) - supporting key survey disciplines in assigned area or region and acting as an operational coach/mentor to provide guidance and support for peers, managers, and colleagues requiring technical advice in the area of expertise.
• Executes and safely supports the Survey & Certification Core Process as peer leader/resource for assigned area or region.
• Acts as a professional specialist for the organization in the application of related rules, regulations, requirements, concepts, principles and processes.
• Assists in recommending short- and long-term manpower planning needs for qualified, trained survey staff based on the projected business.
• Supports and influences future ABS growth in the specific subject matter area as related to industry requirements and initiatives.
• Maintains awareness of changes and development in service delivery or technical issues affecting present and potential customers and communicates this information promptly to the appropriate leadership level.
• Represents ABS in key industry committee and events as an SME and industry resource.

What You Will Need:
Education and Experience

• Qualifications from a tertiary institution within a relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum two (2) years program); or
• Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer.
• Ten (10) years demonstrated experience at the Principal Surveyor level or higher
• Typically three (3) years' experience on international assignment or significant exposure to international projects, processes.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated mastery and knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and instructions; as well as all company policy with specific emphasis on the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Demonstrated expertise in effectively executing surveys across the various disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and have an extensive understanding of marine and/or offshore shipbuilding and construction practices, engineering systems, structure, and vessel operations.
• Strong capability in building and maintaining professional relationships internally and externally to the Company.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Experience in public speaking in a technical engineering environment to support solutions to industry, ship owners and shipyards.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability with the skill to propose and convey solutions effectively.
• Working knowledge of business management systems, process and procedures.
• Demonstrated solution-oriented customer/client relations skills
• Knowledge of metrics based performance concepts and the ability to manage key performance indicators to meet business outcomes
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.

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.

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