HSSEQ Superintendent

Job description / Role

Job Title: HSSEQ Superintendent
Company : Nakilat

Job Summary and Purpose

Ensure that the Safety Management System is maintained up to date, and ensure the safe operations / practices on the vessels that meet the Flag State regulations, legislations and Company requirements. As well as ensure the security of vessels by keeping abreast of security issues, intelligence, compliance with procedures, advising vessels on development and counter strategies.

In addition to the above, the role is responsible to develop, update and implement NSQL Management System for continuous improvement in line with the shipping industry requirements and the best practices.

Key Accountabilities:

Systems Management:
1. Implement the NSQL Management System for Continuous Improvement in line with the marine and shipping industry requirements, as well as the best practices.
2. Implement the Company International Quality System Standards, and maintain the policies and procedures for Quality and Environment certification (ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001).
3. Maintain NSQL ISM to ensure that the updates are promptly made, using the Company ‘SMS Update System’ and within the ‘Management of Change’ process.
4. Maintain up to date Company HSE monitoring system to ensure full adherence to the set due dates.
5. Supervise the Company HSSEQ management system to ensure continuous improvement.
6. Establish a system to ensure that company is aware of the latest HSSEQ regulations and legislations and provide analysis of impact of such on Company operations.
7. Steward Company SMS to ensure compliance and certification for ISM and ISPS codes.
8. Steward the re-issuance of the updated SMS in a timely manner, to ensure that the fleet is kept fully abreast of latest
Company requirements.

Vessel Security & Safety:
9. Deputize Designated Person Ashore as required by the International Safety Management (SMS) code, and alternate the Company Security Officer as required by the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
10. Develop and implement the Company Security procedures for Company fleet vessels.

Emergency Response:
11. Develop the Company Emergency response procedures, as a member of the crisis management team, and ensure that the emergency response center is always updated and ready to use.
12. Plan, organize and execute the Company emergency response exercises/ drills in accordance with emergency response procedures to ensure preparedness to respond to any emergency.

Monitoring, Audits and Compliances:
13. Conduct Internal ISM and ISPS Audits on NSQL managed vessels, and ensure all observations and non-conformances are promptly addressed and closed out.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering, or any equivalent degree in a Maritime/ shipping discipline.

Experience:

• 8 years of relevant experience in Occupational Health & Safety, with at least four years in oil and gas shipping industry.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Environmental Management systems and ISO/ ISPS / TMSA / HSSEQ audits.

Job Specific Skills:

• Excellent English language skills – written and oral.
• Good communications skills both oral and written.
• Ability to identify problems and provide effective solutions.
• Service and quality oriented.
• Excellent knowledge of various computer programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat etc.).

About the Company

Established in 2004, Nakilat is a shipping and maritime company based in the State of Qatar. With one of the world's largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipping fleet comprising of 69 LNG carriers, the company provides the essential transportation link in Qatar's LNG supply chain. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Nakilat Shipping Qatar Limited (NSQL), the company manages and operates one floating storage regasification unit (FSRU), four very large LPG carriers (VLGCs) and 24 LNG carriers.

In addition to its core shipping activities, Nakilat operates the Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard in Ras Laffan Industrial City, providing comprehensive ship repair and offshore fabrication services via strategic joint ventures: Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions and Qatar Fabrication Company (QFAB). It also provides shipping agency services through Nakilat Agency Company (NAC) at all Qatari Ports and terminals, as well as towage and other marine support services through its joint venture Nakilat SvitzerWijsmuller (NSW). The company's Vessel Support Unit (VSU) offers chandlery, storage, logistics services for vessels operating in Qatari waters.