HSSEQ Superintendent – LNG shipping – Qatar
HSSEQ Superintendent
Qatar based.
A leading energy transporter is seeking an experienced HSSEQ Superintendent to support safe vessel operations and maintain high standards of health, safety, security, environmental performance and quality across its fleet.
Reporting to the Fleet HSSEQ Manager, this role will maintain and develop the company’s Safety Management System, support regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with vessel and shore-based teams on management systems, audits, vessel security and emergency preparedness.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop the company’s Safety Management System, ensuring it reflects regulatory requirements, industry best practice and operational needs.
- Coordinate updates to policies and procedures through the company’s SMS update and management of change processes.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management standards.
- Monitor changes to HSSEQ regulations and legislation, assess their operational impact and communicate relevant requirements across the business.
- Maintain compliance and certification against the ISM and ISPS Codes.
- Conduct internal ISM and ISPS audits on managed vessels, ensuring observations and non-conformities are addressed and closed out promptly.
- Monitor HSSEQ actions and deadlines, maintaining accurate records, KPI reports and scorecards.
- Support incident investigations and ensure measures are implemented to prevent recurrence.
- Act as deputy Designated Person Ashore and alternate Company Security Officer as required.
- Develop and maintain vessel security procedures, keeping vessels informed of security developments and appropriate response measures.
- Develop emergency-response procedures and support the company’s crisis management team.
- Plan, organise and conduct emergency-response exercises and drills, ensuring the emergency-response centre remains ready for use.
- Coordinate the timely distribution of company circulars, SMS revisions and operational guidance to vessels.
- Support employee training on the Safety Management System and follow up on implementation.
- Work with fleet, commercial and planning colleagues, joint-venture partners, classification societies and relevant authorities to maintain consistent HSSEQ standards.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a maritime or shipping discipline.
- At least eight years’ relevant experience in occupational health and safety, including a minimum of four years within the oil and gas shipping industry.
- Sea faring experience as a Master an advantage
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience of environmental management systems.
- Strong experience of ISO, ISPS, TMSA and HSSEQ audits.
- Practical experience undertaking Company Security Officer (CSO) and Designated Person Ashore (DPA) responsibilities.
- Sound understanding of the ISM and ISPS Codes and their practical application within a shipping environment.
- Experience maintaining and improving safety management systems, policies and procedures.
- Strong capability in fleet safety, environmental risk management, incident management and emergency response.
- Able to identify problems, develop practical solutions and follow actions through to completion.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly with vessel crews, shore-based colleagues and external stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach and a strong commitment to service, quality and continuous improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Adobe Acrobat.
