Intern
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

ABS Group is a global company that provides data-driven risk and reliability solutions and technical services that help our clients enhance the safety, integrity, quality, and environmental efficiency of their critical assets and operations.

ABS Group is seeking successful Intern candidates who will work on a dynamic digital team comprised of programmers, data scientists, and domain experts to meet fast-paced project requirements. This role will be responsible for supporting the digital team in the development of data science solutions and digital applications for improved efficiency, task automation, enhanced analytics, and data visualization.

Working Schedule

The preferred candidate for this position should be located in the Knoxville, TN area and open to work a hybrid schedule with three (3) days in the ABS Office located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and two (2) days of remote work.

What You Will Do:

• Work with functional representatives to develop use cases, requirements, and business logic for digital applications.
• Develop digital applications to support business needs, including efficiency and automation.
• Develop solutions to extract, transform, and load unstructured data for further analysis using Python, R, and other languages.
• Develop interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
• Assist in generating analytical results.
• Participate in key technical meetings and workshops.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Current students majoring in a highly analytical field of study such as engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience using common coding languages to develop applications.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and perform assigned tasks with minimal guidance.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel.
• Superior interpersonal and written/oral communications.
• Familiarity with basic data science techniques such as machine learning.
• Familiarity with quantitative analysis techniques including statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle phases of requirements, design, build, and test.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the Senior Program Manager.

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.

Notice: This role has been opened for a future need expected within three months of the original posting date of this position. Potential candidates may not receive communication until the open headcount is confirmed.

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

The ABS Group of Companies 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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