Job Description

The Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Lead will engage, direct, and support activities that drive the ongoing development of the ABS HSQE safety program. This role creates reports and performs analyses on a wide variety of health and safety data, initiates or coordinates research activities in support of selected projects, and monitors ABS health and safety trends and performance for the assigned operating unit (Field Offices/Site Offices) as directed.

What You Will Do:

• Policy, Procedures, and Tools: Lead or support the development, review, and enhancement of ABS safety policies, procedures, and standardized assessment/report formats (e.g., facility safety assessments and Surveyor attendance safety reports).

• Facility Risk Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct initial and ongoing safety risk assessments of shipyards, manufacturers, and other major facilities visited by ABS Surveyors, using risk ratings, prioritizing by visit frequency, and evaluating adherence to applicable safety requirements.

• Surveyor Safety Conduct and Training: Observe and report on ABS Surveyor safety conduct as a continuous improvement tool; deliver safety training and conduct safety standdown meetings in coordination with Regional Operations leadership.

• Reporting, Trends, and Executive Engagement: Prepare and present general and facility-specific results, trends, and key indicators to facility management and ABS leadership, including regular (e.g., biannual) reports on major industry safety trends and specific facility concerns.

• External Liaison, Investigations, and Ad Hoc Support: Liaise with government and safety authorities (e.g., Korea/KOSHA); support accident investigations and related follow-up activities, as required.

• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the local internal subject matter expert for the Health and Safety Incident Management (HSI) system, supporting the local ABS employee user base.

• Communication: Develop communication materials to promote OHS throughout the organization.

• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Head of HSQE.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

• Relevant college degree preferred.

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or international equivalent preferred.

• Appropriate OSHA or equivalent recognized safety certifications preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an applicable discipline preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable demonstrated analytical skills.

• Strong computer skills, with a focus on datasheet and database creation and analysis, as well as word processing and presentation development applications.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, concerning technical issues to both non-technical and expert audiences.

• Ability to learn and apply the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Management System.

• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to organize and schedule work over both near-term and long-term horizons to meet deadlines and objectives.

Working Conditions:

Work will normally be performed in an office environment, with frequent travel to and from field locations. The role will be required to go into shipyards, onboard various marine vessels, and into other shore-based manufacturing facilities. Some work may be performed in confined spaces, and it may be necessary to climb vertical ladders and construction staging of various heights. Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required in accordance with ABS safety requirements.

Reporting Relationships:

This role reports to the Regional Head of HSQE and does not have direct reports.

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