HSSEQ Superintendent (Offshore)

Role:

• Lead the implementation of safety practices and initiatives.
• Manage and maintain the company's HSSEQ management system for vessels, identifying gaps in processes and systems, and driving improvements.
• Prepare and update vessel-specific manuals when required.
• Maintain HSSEQ department documentation and records, review shipboard month-end reports, risk assessments, and permits to work.
• Implement and oversee HSSEQ programs and activities onboard vessels.
• Conduct crew inductions, briefings, shipboard training, safety coaching, and monitor computer-based training to enhance safety awareness.
• Follow up on incident, accident, and near-miss reports, conduct investigations, perform root cause analysis, implement preventive measures, and ensure proper documentation and closure.
• Prepare and distribute circulars as needed.
• Perform internal audits and inspections onboard vessels, conduct inter-departmental and company audits, and audit subcontractors in line with the audit plan to uphold safety standards.
• Prepare vessels and participate in external audits and inspections (ISM, ISPS, MLC, OVID, CMID, OSVIS, HSE) conducted by clients or external parties.
• Address and resolve HSSEQ deficiencies or findings from flag or port state control inspections, vessel audits, or external client inspections.
• Follow up on client HSSEQ requirements, including submitting questionnaires, attending meetings and workshops, preparing project management systems, bridging documents, HSE plans, and month-end statistical reports.
• Assist with HSSEQ service requisitions and approve invoices.
• Support the marine superintendent in timely completion of HSSEQ tasks.
• Serve as the Alternate Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and Alternate Company Security Officer (CSO) and participate as a member of the shore-based emergency response team.
• Travel to vessels in ports, shipyards, and offshore locations for audits, inspections, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HSSEQ Manager.

Requirements:

• Certified ISM / ISPS / ISO Internal Auditor.
• Certified DPA / CSO.
• Certification in Accident/Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
• Previously attended BOSIET training.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in marine-related QHSSE roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of both offshore and onshore operations.
• Seafaring experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel on short notice.