Senior Officer - Marine HSEQ

Thehseleader; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Thehseleader in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned HSEQ professional to develop and sustain integrated management systems for maritime safety and security. The role includes audits, certifications, and risk assessments across onshore and offshore contexts.

Ideal candidates hold a marine degree, NEBOSH IGC, and substantial experience in ISPS/MLC governance, with strong English proficiency and a track record of leading safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master Marine degree and Chief Engineer qualification.
• Internal Auditor certification or experience.
• DP and Company Security Officer desirables.
• Marine Risk Management experience.
• Marine Accident/Incident Investigation experience.
• NEBOSH IGC certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop ASOPs to maintain best business practice.
• Maintain documented information for evaluating SMS effectiveness.
• Report and analyse non-conformities, incidents, drills, and HSEQ observations.
• Conduct Marine Units audits and inspections; support Management Walkabout.
• Maintain SMS, SSP, and Waste Management documentation.
• Coordinate with certification bodies to maintain DOC, SMC, ISSC.
• Support departments with risk evaluations for marine and office alike.
• Monitor closeout of non-conformities from audits, reviews, and inspections.
• Liaise with Departments, Vessel Masters, Clients and Contractors on safety matters; inform HSEQ Manager.
• Monitor HSEQ performance and create performance reports.

Skills

HSEQ

Auditing

Incident Investigation

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

ISPS/MLC

Stakeholder Liaison

Reporting & Analysis

Education

Bachelor/Master Marine degree, Chief Engineer

Internal Auditor

Designated Person (DP)

Company Security Officer (Preferable)

Marine Risk Management

Marine Accident/Incident Investigation

NEBOSH IGC

Job description

Description

To create, optimize and sustain a healthy and safe work environment in Safeen MS by implementing the Integrated Management System (IMS), Safe Management System (SMS), International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Developing ASOPs to maintain the best business practice.
• Maintain the documented information for evaluating and reviewing the effectiveness of safety management system (SMS).
• Reporting and analysis of non-conformities, incident, drills, and HSE Observations.
• Conduct Marine Units’ audits & inspection and support Management Walkabout.
• Maintain the documented information of SMS, SSP & Waste Management system.
• Coordinate with certification bodies to maintain DOC, SMC and ISSC certification.
• Support Department & Divisions to carrying out risk evaluations to advise on various threats which are likely to be encountered by Marine Units and Office base departments.
• Monitor the closeout of all non-conformities addressed through audits, periodic reviews, security & safety inspections, and verification of compliance.
• Liaising with Departments, Vessel Master’s, Clients, and Contractors regarding all safety matters and keeping HSEQ Manager informed.
• Monitoring HSEQ performance and creating the performance report.

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor/ Master Marine degree, Chief Engineer.
• Internal Auditor.
• Designated Person (DP) (Preferable).
• Company Security Officer (Preferable).
• Marine Risk Management.
• Marine Accident/ Incident Investigation.
• NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate).

Language Skills:

• Very good knowledge of English language and good knowledge of Arabic language is an advantage.

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role.

Nature of Experience:

• HSEQ experience at onshore or offshore sites.