Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the company-wide QA/HSE strategy, aligned with business objectives, international maritime regulations, and sustainability goals.
- Serve as the subject matter expert to executive management on all QA/HSE-related matters, including risk mitigation, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide leadership across operational sites (shipyards, offshore vessels, engineering divisions) to standardize QA/HSE frameworks.
Quality Assurance (QA)
- Establish and maintain ISO-certified QA systems (e.g., ISO 9001) across shipbuilding, vessel operations, and engineering services.
- Drive continuous improvement programs (e.g. lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis) to improve product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
- Conduct and oversee audits (internal, customer, third-party) and ensure timely close-out of non-conformances.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Ensure compliance with applicable HSE laws, IMO conventions (e.g. MARPOL, SOLAS), and classification society requirements (e.g. ABS, DNV).
- Promote a zero-incident safety culture through training, behavior-based safety programs, and incident investigations.
- Lead emergency response planning and crisis management drills, particularly for offshore and shipyard operations.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Liaise with flag states, classification societies, regulatory bodies, and major clients to ensure QA/HSE compliance.
- Oversee accurate reporting of incidents, near-misses, risk assessments, and environmental impacts.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly QA/HSE performance reports for the Board and external stakeholders.
People Management
- Lead and mentor QA/HSE professionals across regions, ensuring development, training, and succession planning.
- Lead the coordination of cross-functional teams throughout audit, certification, and investigation processes
Sustainability & ESG
- Collaborate with ESG and technical teams to support green initiatives such as battery-hybrid vessel implementation, offshore wind support projects, and carbon footprint tracking.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Engineering, Marine, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in QA/HSE roles within the offshore marine, shipbuilding, or oil & gas industries.
- Strong knowledge of IMO, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), ISM Code, ISPS Code, and OHSAS regulations.
- Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001/14001/45001) preferred.
- Proven leadership and cross-cultural team management experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and risk-based decision-making
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Leadership with integrity and accountability
- Collaborative mindset with a drive for excellence
- High attention to detail, especially in regulatory and technical documentation