Safety Officer (Marine)

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai seeks a skilled professional for a critical marine safety management role. Responsibilities include ensuring the effective implementation of safety management systems, compliance with international regulations, and reporting incidents. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's/Master's in Marine or Mechanical Engineering and certifications as Lead Auditor for ISO 45001. A minimum of 8 years of experience in dredging and reclamation is required, along with excellent English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine studies or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of experience in dredging and reclamation industries.
• Lead Auditor certifications in ISO 45001 and EMS 14001 are mandatory.
• Good command of the English language is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage safety management systems effectively.
• Ensure compliance with ISM and ISPS certification.
• Conduct audits and verify the effectiveness of safety measures.
• Oversee training and certification verification for fleet members.

Skills

ISO 45001

EMS 14001

Marine Risk Management

Dredging and Reclamation experience

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor/ Master Marine degree

Mechanical Engineering

NEBOSH IGC

Tools

ISO 19011

Job description

• Acting as Designated Person (DP) to ensure the effective implementation of a safety management system.
• Communication and implementation of the safety environmental protection policy.
• Developing SOPs to maintain the best business practice.
• Evaluating and reviewing the effectiveness of safety management system (SMS).
• Reporting and analysis of non-conformities, incident, and hazardous occurrences.
• Participating in monitoring the effectiveness of Marine Units audits & inspection.
• Appropriate revision of the SMS, SSP & Waste Management to ensure that adequate resources and shorebased support are provided.
• Ensuring that all fleet crew members are compliant with STCW (Standard of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers) convention, and carrying out the required verification of the crew certificates.
• Fulfilling all requirements to maintain ISM and ISPS certification.
• Ensuring that fleet classification and flag administration certificates are kept valid.
• Ensuring that the requirements for seafarers to work on a ship including age, medical and training certificates are implemented and achieved.
• Verifying and observing that employee conditions including wages, working hours, rest, and leave are in accordance with MLC requirement.
• Ensuring that seafarers accommodation, leisure facilities, and on-board catering standards meet the MLC requirement and standards.
• Verifying and monitoring all safety pollution prevention activities in the operation of each Marine Unit.
• Ensuring closeout of all non-conformities addressed through audits, periodic reviews, security & safety inspections, and verification of compliance.
• Promoting awareness of HSEQ policies and procedures to confirm compliance with the requirements of the ISM Code, ISO Standards, and other Legislations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Qualifications: Bachelor/ Master Marine degree or Mechanical Engineering.
• Lead Auditor: ISO 45001, EMS 14001 (Mandatory)
• Designated Person (DPA). (Preferred)
• ISO 19011: ISM ISPS MLC- Maritime Lead Auditor. (Mandatory)
• Certificate of Marine Risk Management. (Preferred)
• NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate).
• Very good knowledge of English language and 8 years of experience in Dredging and Reclamation industries.