QHSE Superintendent

Astro Offshore; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Offshore is hiring a QHSE Superintendent in Dubai to oversee compliance, audits, and maritime certifications. Responsibilities include conducting audits, maintaining certifications, and ensuring compliance in marine operations.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in marine or QHSE roles, holds a NEBOSH IGC qualification, and possesses strong communication skills. A valid UAE driving license is also required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a marine, offshore, or QHSE role.
• Solid understanding of maritime safety and compliance requirements.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits on vessels as per the audit plan.
• Maintain and update the delegated operational plan.
• Provide guidance for compiling QHSE documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Maritime safety knowledge

Microsoft Office365

HSE Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognized university/institution

NEBOSH IGC qualification

Job description

Overview

Astro Offshore is seeking a QHSE Superintendent to support compliance, auditing, certification management, training and continuous improvement across offshore and marine operations. The role involves coordinating internal and external audits, maintaining maritime certifications, supporting vessel compliance, conducting training and drills, and ensuring the effective closure of audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Alternate DPA-Alternate CSO including support and incident investigation
• Maintain and update the delegated operational plan for the designation
• Conduct audits on vessels as per the audit plan
• Co‑ordinate with Vessel Office Departments to conduct timely internal audits
• Co‑ordinate with Class to conduct timely external audits on vessel office
• Co‑ordinate with clients to conduct timely external audit inspections in the office
• Audit of QHSE department by external party
• Lead and provide timely close‑outs
• Communicate corrective actions taken for all QHSE external audit inspection findings
• Follow up with vessel departments to close out all QHSE internal findings
• Obtain ISM‑ISPS, MLC, CSR related certifications and approvals for new vessel takeovers
• Maintain updated ISM‑ISPS, MLC, CSR, ISO related certifications and endorsements
• Prepare SSA for review by CSO
• Support other Astro departments during audits of Astro suppliers and service providers
• Prepare and actively conduct routine ship‑shore drills with vessels
• Conduct HSE training and awareness on vessels during routine visits, including campaigns
• Responsible for online and in‑office induction to new crew staff members
• Provide guidance for compiling QHSE documentation for business development clients
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and auditors
• Assist QHSE Manager with other QHSE related tasks as required

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a marine, offshore, or QHSE role
• NEBOSH IGC qualification
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Solid understanding of maritime safety and compliance requirements
• Experience in marine/offshore/QHSE shore‑based position: minimum 3 years
• Valid UAE driving license
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Good with Microsoft Office365 applications
• Excellent documentation and record‑keeping skills
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognized university/institution
• Certification in HSE from a reputed organization (minimum: NEBOSH IGC)