Full-Time

Coordinator – Senior Administrative

American Bureau of Shipping

American Bureau of Shipping

5,001-10,000 employees

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)

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Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Some college or advanced training preferred
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of professional work experience as an Administrative Assistant, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
  • Advanced knowledge and skills in the use of office automation software, which may include spreadsheet or database applications, word processing, and presentation applications.
  • Ability to learn additional programs as required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with levels of employees and outside clients in a professional and business-like manner.
  • Ability to handle routine and non-routine business matters in the absence of an executive.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and handle assignments simultaneously as may be required.
  • Must have strong organizational skills.
  • Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
Responsibilities
  • Maintains schedule of appointments and meetings.
  • Screens phone calls, take clear and complete messages, and directs calls to the appropriate individual. Where appropriate, directly handles routine and semi-routine matters on behalf of an Executive or Senior Manager (may not necessarily be an Officer of ABS).
  • Processes correspondence, maintains filing system, and sorts and distributes department's mail as required.
  • Sets up and maintains files in a timely and organized manner. May assist with records management duties, including filing, file retrieval, and database entry tasks.
  • Compose draft documents and letters on behalf of an Executive or Senior Manager of ABS. Ensures that the appropriate review, authorization, and signatures are obtained on documents and letters.
  • Handle processing of vendor invoices, weekly entries of timesheets, and preparation of travel expense reports as required.
  • Keeps track of travel scheduled and informs direct reports of same.
  • Arranges and coordinate travel itinerary and hotel reservations with a company-designated travel agency. Works closely with travel agents to finalize the details of travel arrangements.
  • Makes any necessary arrangements for various business and committee meetings that are attended by the Senior Managers and other Officers of ABS. May include related air travel, hotel accommodations, meeting space, or other required reservations for social functions, or the entertainment of clients. Required to work closely with other senior Executive Assistants of ABS.
  • Performs routine and non-routine clerical tasks with little or no supervision.
  • Provide occasional work direction and instruction to other Administrative Assistants.
  • Keeps abreast of PC business applications and attends training courses as needed.
  • Maintain a limited supply of office supplies or share a common storage area for the same.
American Bureau of Shipping

American Bureau of Shipping

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ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Spring, Texas

Founded

1862

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What believers are saying

  • PIL and ABS signed an April 2026 MOU for verified alternative-fuel emissions claims.
  • Rakuten Symphony and ABS partnered in May 2026 on maritime cybersecurity services.
  • Seatrium and ABS expanded their 2024 collaboration into 2026 offshore ammonia projects.

What critics are saying

  • DNV, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas intensify price competition across the 2025 top-ten rankings.
  • MTSA cyber compliance deadlines hit July 2027, exposing ABS advisory execution and liability.
  • If ammonia and hydrogen adoption stalls, ABS's decarbonization-heavy pipeline weakens materially by 2027.

What makes American Bureau of Shipping unique

  • ABS overtook DNV in 2025 as the largest class society by gross tonnage.
  • ABS embeds cyber resilience into January 2026 vessel rules, with CR notation mandatory.
  • ABS Singapore Maritime Safety Center opened in 2025 with MPA, training alternative fuels.

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