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QA/Compliance Superintendent
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.
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.
Accountabilities
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 45001).
3. Maintain NSQL IMS 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. Establish a system to ensure that the company is aware of the latest regulations and legislations and provide analysis of impact of such to Company’s operations. Maintain Regulatory Compliance register.
6. 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.
7. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of the audits, as well as their related submissions.
8. Monitor/supervise day to day TAS deployment. Prepare training Plan and monitor quality and effectiveness.
9. Handle TSMA submission, audit and response in alignment with IMS, and ensure company IMS complies with all EMS requirements.
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 45001).
3. Maintain NSQL IMS 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. Establish a system to ensure that the company is aware of the latest regulations and legislations and provide analysis of impact of such to Company’s operations. Maintain Regulatory Compliance register.
6. 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.
7. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of the audits, as well as their related submissions.
8. Monitor/supervise day to day TAS deployment. Prepare training Plan and monitor quality and effectiveness.
9. Handle TSMA submission, audit and response in alignment with IMS, and ensure company IMS complies with all EMS requirements.
Vessel Safety & Security:
10. Monitor the safety aspects of the vessels by keeping abreast of Safety and security issues, advising vessel’s to ensure compliance with safety procedures, monitor situation and provide guidance for IMS implementation.
10. Monitor the safety aspects of the vessels by keeping abreast of Safety and security issues, advising vessel’s to ensure compliance with safety procedures, monitor situation and provide guidance for IMS implementation.
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.
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/ISPS/MLC/Cargo/Galley Audits on NSQL managed vessels, and ensure all observations and non-conformances are promptly addressed and closed out.
Accountabilities - 2
Generic Accountabilities:
Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (QHSE):
14. Adhere to all relevant QHSE policies, procedures, instructions and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.
15. Develop and implement company Environmental protection plans and assist in preparation of company for accreditation for ISO 14001 audits and TMSA audits.
14. Adhere to all relevant QHSE policies, procedures, instructions and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.
15. Develop and implement company Environmental protection plans and assist in preparation of company for accreditation for ISO 14001 audits and TMSA audits.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:
16. Implement approved divisional policies, processes and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.
16. Implement approved divisional policies, processes and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.
Others:
17. Maintain up to date the company HSE monitoring system AMOS ensuring due dates are not exceeded.
18. Implement, participate and follow-up on the training of Company employees in the Quality Management System.
19. Conduct Internal ISM/ISPS/MLC/Cargo/Galley audit onboard vessels of the NSQL Fleet and ensure all observations, Non-Conformances are promptly addressed and closed out.
20. Carryout investigations of injuries and RAM 4 and above incidents.
21. Prepare quarterly audit analysis, (VDR, Navigation, ISM/ISPS/MLC, Master Navigation & Sire) and make recommendations.
22. Implement, participate and follow-up on training of Company employees on the SMS.
23. Establish a fit for purpose publications and reference materials to keep up to date with requirements of rules, regulations, and legislations.
24. Carry out any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.
18. Implement, participate and follow-up on the training of Company employees in the Quality Management System.
19. Conduct Internal ISM/ISPS/MLC/Cargo/Galley audit onboard vessels of the NSQL Fleet and ensure all observations, Non-Conformances are promptly addressed and closed out.
20. Carryout investigations of injuries and RAM 4 and above incidents.
21. Prepare quarterly audit analysis, (VDR, Navigation, ISM/ISPS/MLC, Master Navigation & Sire) and make recommendations.
22. Implement, participate and follow-up on training of Company employees on the SMS.
23. Establish a fit for purpose publications and reference materials to keep up to date with requirements of rules, regulations, and legislations.
24. Carry out any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering, or any equivalent degree in a Maritime/ shipping discipline.
Experience:
Job Specific Skills:
- 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.).
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