Role overview
You will build and run the company's Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) management system and act as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and Company Security Officer (CSO). Your first priority is getting the company its ISM Document of Compliance and the VLCC its Safety Management Certificate, then keeping the vessel acceptable to oil majors.
Key responsibilities
Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS) to meet the ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 where applicable
Lead the company through interim and full ISM DOC audits with Flag / Class, and the vessel through SMC audits
Act as DPA under the ISM Code, providing a direct link between ship and senior management
Act as CSO under the ISPS Code: Ship Security Assessment, Ship Security Plan, drills and security audits
Own TMSA 3 self-assessment, improvement plans and oil major vetting submissions
Prepare the vessel and crew for SIRE 2.0 inspections and manage observation close-out and operator responses
Plan and carry out internal audits on board and ashore, and track non-conformities to closure
Manage incident and near-miss reporting, investigations, root cause analysis and lessons learnt
Run the company's risk assessment, management of change and permit-to-work processes
Organise emergency response arrangements, shore drills and contracts with QI, OSRO and salvors (including OPA 90 where trading requires)
Monitor environmental compliance: MARPOL, ballast water, garbage and emissions, together with the Technical Superintendent
Coordinate crew safety training, familiarisation and behavioural safety programmes with the crewing manager
Report HSQE KPIs to management and prepare the annual ma
nagement review
Requirements
Master Mariner (STCW II/2) or Chief Engineer (STCW III/2) Certificate of Competency
Sea service in senior rank on crude or product tankers, VLCC or large tanker experience preferred
Minimum 3 years ashore in an HSQE, Marine or DPA role with a tanker manager
Hands-on experience with TMSA, SIRE 2.0, ISM, ISPS and MLC 2006
Recognised ISM / ISPS lead auditor and incident investigation training
Experience preparing for or holding oil major approvals
Clear written English, strong report writing and attention to detail
Willing to travel to the vessel and attend audits at short notice
Desirable
Experience setting up an SMS or obtaining a DOC for a new company
ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 lead auditor qualification
Experience with a digital HSQE or document cont
rol platform
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