HSQE Sr. Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations according to the Safety Quality Management System
• Manage the Company’s Safety Program and Environmental Protection
• Conduct accident and/or near-miss investigations as directed by the company’s President
• Conduct ISO 9001/14001, and International Ship Management (ISM) internal audits and/or ships’ visits as directed by the PCS-President
• Conduct training for ISO, ISM and SQMS related matters to the shore side employees and shipboard Sr. Officers.
• Oversee the administration of the Safety & Quality Management of Change process in Docmap.
• Plan, conduct and follow up on the SQMS Management Reviews
• Administer the Masters SQMS Review process.
• Oversee the development and publication of the Safety and Environmental Policies & Procedures.
• Organize and track the PCS internal and external audit schedule.
• Organize and notify the CLASS for all the company’s and vessels’ external ISM/ISO/SQ Audits.
• Monitor the Non-Conformity (NCR), Accident Investigation Reports (AIR), Near Miss Reports (NMR) and analyze data for trends and re-occurrence prevention.
• Share with the fleet marine Accidents’ Root causes as Lessons Learned, irrespective of the source, internal or external.
• Organize the Management SQMS review meeting and set the Quality Goals & Objectives in collaboration with the Departmental Heads as per Class & ISO 9001-2015 Quality requirements for the sections of Safety, Environment, Technical, Nautical, Purchasing, Claims & Cyber Security.
• Champion the use of AI tools and automation platforms across HSQE workflows, including incident analysis, trend identification, audit preparation, and report generation; continuously evaluate emerging technologies to improve safety and compliance outcomes.
• Leverage AI-assisted data analysis to proactively identify patterns in NCRs, AIRs, and NMRs, enabling predictive risk mitigation rather than purely reactive responses.

Qualifications

• Marine Transportation or Marine Engineering degree from a university, maritime academy, or technical institute. Equivalent maritime experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience as a vessel Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, or First Engineer (US) or Second Engineer (Foreign).
• Extensive knowledge of the ISM code, USCG-CFRs, SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, and Ballast Water Management conventions’ requirements in the maritime industry.
• Qualified as an ISO 9001 Auditor and/or ISM Auditor.
• Previous shore-based ship management experience or business experience with a shipping company or in an affiliated field.
• Prior experience managing employees required.
• Ability to interpret and execute complex oral and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish, maintain and work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated comfort with AI tools, digital workflow platforms, and data analytics; willingness to adopt and promote an AI-first approach to HSQE management is required.