Job description

OVERALL SUMMARY

Support the SQ&V Function by:

• Monitoring the effective implementation of Company’s Quality Management Systems.
• Developing Systems in accordance with relevant industry standards, best practices thereby boosting customer confidence in our systems to prevent pollution and ensuring safety during the voyage of persons and cargo.

AREAS OFRESPONSIBILITY

• Plan, schedule and conduct shipboard internal audits; review and follow-up on the audit findings.
• Plan and schedule external shipboard audits; review and follow-up on the audit findings, address the Corrective Action Request (CAR) raised during the audit with the auditor and ensure effective close out of the CAR.
• Prepare Safety Bulletins; News Letters; Incident Reports to send as broadcast to fleet vessels.
• Initiate Safety Campaigns and safety programs to improve/enhance the Safety Culture within the organization.
• Conduct office internal audit; review and follow-up on the audit findings.
• Participate in incident investigation. Review and analyse incident reports received from the vessel. Summarize the corrective measures identified and monitor for implementation and close out.
• Monitor and respond to any queries from vessels.
• Review vessels’ NCR and the associated corrective/preventive actions.
• Respond with comments to the Monthly Safety committee meeting reports and Master’s review of the SMS.
• Prepare SOPEP / Security plans for new-takeovers and submit to Class for approval.
• Review hot work plans submitted by the vessel.
• Conduct training for sea staff attached to department for shore training.
• Conduct briefing for pre-joining Masters and Chief Engineers.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate annual ship / shore drill.
• Manage, coach and motivate department’s support staff to perform on the job.

QUALIFICATION /EXPERIENCE

• Master Mariner or Marine Engineer (Class 1) with at least 2 years in rank or
• 2 years of experience at middle management level in the QHSE department of a shipping company.
• Tanker experience is mandatory when handling/assigned Tanker fleet.
• Well versed with current Rules & Regulations
• Auditing, Hazard analysis and incident investigation skills
• Basic IT knowledge, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Email
• Good communication skills – spoken and written English

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Qualified candidate may send their CV along with salary expectations to cv@epshipping.com.sg

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified.