We are seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager with a strong maritime background to lead Safety, Health, Environment & Quality across towage fleet, crew, and onshore operations.
Location : Ras Laffan / State of Qatar Expected start date: ASAP
Role Summary Manage all SHEQ activities, uphold marine operational standards, and drive a strong safety culture across fleet and shore teams. Ensure SHEQ policies and procedures remain updated, compliant, and fully implemented in line with local and international maritime regulations.
Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine/nautical sciences or Safety Management.• Tertiary level education, Marine / Offshore /Shipping background preferred.• Ocean going background is preferred• DPA and CSO certification is preferred.• Recognized incident and root cause analysis investigator qualifications is preferred.• Formal qualification in NEBOSH, similar equivalent qualifications such as (CMIOSH, MIIRSM or RSP) might be considered.
Job Specific Skills: • Extensive knowledge of Towage Industry along with procedures, locally and internationally.• Solid knowledge of risk & incident management tools and practices• Able to thrive in a dynamic, multi-cultural/-religious/-language environment.• Self-motivated and driven, with an appetite for expanding areas of expertise, facing new tasks and challenges.• Good analytical, inter-personal, and communication skills.• Exposure to ISM/SMS principles and procedures.
Accountabilities Lead the development of safety management system (HMS) in alignment with latest applicable international and local standards and requirements. Stay abreast of new developments within the industry on SHEQ regulations, standards, and best practices, and assess their impact. Work closely with different functions and ensure full compliance with SHEQ-related standards and regulations. KPIs and objectives. Develop and implement SHEQ related policies and procedures and always ensure stakeholders adherence to these policies and procedures. Act as NSW SHEQ ambassador for all matters related to SHEQ with both internal and external stakeholders. Manage internal and external audits related to SHEQ (i.e. OVMSA, ISM, ISPS, including OVID inspections conducted by client). Support Operations in liaising with Flag registry and local Class authorities for external audit schedules and requirements, including reporting of closure of any identified external audit findings.