HSSEQ Superintendent

Role purpose and reporting

Systems management

• Implement and continuously improve the NSQL Management System in line with marine and shipping industry requirements and best practices.
• Implement international quality system standards and maintain policies and procedures for quality and environmental certification, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
• Maintain NSQL ISM updates through the company SMS Update System and Management of Change process.
• Maintain the company HSE monitoring system and supervise the HSSEQ management system for continual improvement.
• Track HSSEQ regulations and legislation and analyze their impact on company operations.
• Steward company SMS compliance and certification for ISM and ISPS codes; reissue updates promptly to keep the fleet informed.

Vessel security and emergency response

• Deputize for the Designated Person Ashore and alternate as Company Security Officer when required by the relevant codes.
• Develop and implement security procedures for company fleet vessels.
• Develop company emergency response procedures as a crisis management team member and keep the emergency response center updated and ready.
• Plan, organize, and conduct emergency response exercises and drills.

Monitoring and general accountabilities

• Conduct internal ISM and ISPS audits on NSQL-managed vessels and ensure observations and non-conformances are promptly addressed and closed.
• Adhere to QHSE policies, procedures, instructions, and controls.
• Implement approved divisional policies and procedures and provide implementation instructions to subordinates.
• Organize and distribute company circulars to vessels; maintain and update the NSQL KPI sheet and scorecard.
• Participate in and follow up on employee training on the SMS, and maintain current rules, regulations, legislation, and reference materials.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.

Key result areas and working relations

• Ensure HSSEQ management policies and practices are implemented across NSQL vessels.
• Ensure incidents are thoroughly investigated and measures are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Work with NSQL Fleet, Commercial and Planning, Nakilat joint venture companies, government agencies, industry bodies, classification societies, and other relevant companies.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or an equivalent maritime or shipping discipline.
• Eight years of relevant occupational health and safety experience, including at least four years in the oil and gas shipping industry.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in environmental management systems and ISO, ISPS, TMSA, and HSSEQ audits.

Job-specific skills and competencies

• Excellent written and spoken English and good oral and written communication skills.
• Identify problems and provide effective solutions; maintain a service- and quality-oriented approach.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, and other computer programs.
• Listed competencies include business process analysis, emergency response, environmental risk management, fleet safety management, health management, incident management, and fleet quality assurance.