Manager, QHSE (Marine Superintendent, FSMPL)

Fleet Management; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Management is seeking a Marine Superintendent to lead an on-shore and off-shore team, ensuring safe and cost-effective management of vessels and delivery of high-quality, sustainable solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires CoC II/2 (Master) and substantial experience in tanker operations, with responsibilities spanning audits, training, risk management and cross-functional coordination across technical, cargo, and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Holder of CoC II/2 (Master) under STCW Code.
• Proven leadership of on-shore and off-shore teams.
• Strong knowledge of QHSE, safety audits and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with tanker operations and vessel management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-board and shore-based teams to ensure safe vessel operations.
• Carry out shipboard internal audits and QHSE inspections.
• Review risk assessments and monitor quality systems documentation.
• Coordinate with Technical, cargo, and commercial teams.
• Train officers and crew in tanker operations and safety management.
• Attend vessels for inspections and supervise cleaning and cargo operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and update QHSE manuals and bulletins.
• Ensure compliance with IMO, flag state and port state requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

QHSE knowledge

Vessel operations

Education

CoC II/2 (Master) under STCW Code

Job description

Job Position Summary

Provide an overview of the primary purpose and function of this job.

The Marine Superintendent will actively lead an on-shore and off-shore team to deliver high quality, innovative, sustainable solutions to the customer with complete responsibility for safe and cost-effective management of the vessels assigned.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Describe primary roles and responsibilities of the job.

Marine Management / Operations

• To carry out shipboard Internal audits as required.
• To carry out shipboard QHSE inspections as required.
• To carry out Incident / near miss investigation as required.
• To review the minutes of the shipboard safety committee meetings.
• To review and approve risk assessments as required.
• To monitor and maintain record of quality systems documentation received from ships and from shore office.
• To coordinate with and support the Technical department in cargo and commercial matters as required.
• To carry out shipboard and shore based training of officers and crew in matters pertaining to tanker operations, quality management systems and other matters as deemed appropriate from time to time.
• To attend vessels from time to time for purpose of carrying out shipboard inspections and / or for supervising hold cleaning/ tank cleaning, cargo operations or any other matters.
• To assist with revisions of QHSE manuals and / or preparation of new QHSE manuals.
• To assist with the preparation of QHSE bulletins, safety alerts and navigation Focus bulletins.
• To deal with contingencies.
• To assist in carrying out pre-vetting & arranging vetting inspections.
• To assist in monitoring and maintaining record of quality, health and safety systems documentation received from ships and from shore office.
• To carry out any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Regulatory/Legislative Statutory Compliance

• 100% compliance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Flag State and Port State rules and regulations
• Maintenance of ship certificate and survey status at all times keeping track of renewals and placement on board vessels.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Scan the environment and recommend improvement in processes to enhance productivity an efficiency in the system
• Drive implementation of approved Continuous Improvement projects in collaboration with the Quality team
• Establish clear expected levels of performance from crew and work with manager on updating the SOP s.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of the Safety & QMS policies & procedures and ensures that the on-shore and off-shore employees operate at the same level of understanding and awareness

Health, Safety and Environment Compliance

• Responsible for creating and sustaining a positive safety culture on-board all vessels under charge
• Act as a first point of contact for any emergencies aboard vessels under charge.
• Ensures a safe & compliant working environment is provided to all off-shore employees by demonstrating a complete and accurate understanding of the health & safety policies and practices of the organisation
• Responsible for corrective action being implemented to remedy safety hazards or risks and restore a safe working environment on board vessels. Escalate to Manager in the event of the hazards/risks exceeding authority limits provided in the role
• Owns and responsible for delivery of safety messages/training to off-shore employees during site or vessel visits

People and Leadership Management

• Articulates clear and specific goals for employees on board vessels under charge
• Lead, coach, engage, motivate, mentor employees to develop their strengths and build their capabilities as per their defined roles and personal goals
• Ensure development plans are in place for all offshore team members and it is followed up closely to ensure completion
• Responsible for continuous performance discussions with direct reports to drive learning and self-improvement
• Manage and maintain the talent pool by engaging top performers and taking definitive action on bottom performers

Relationship (mostly Internal and or External) and Nature of Communication

List the internal and external points of interactions that are required of this job.

Internal:

• Management team
• Business Support Technical, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, Human Resources & IT
• Off-shore employees on vessels under charge
• Cross-functional Peer Group

External:

• Vessel Owner or a designated authority
• Regulatory/Government authorities
• Vendors

Essential:

• Hold Certificate of Competency II/2 (for Master) under STCW Code

Desirable:

• Knowledge in Classifications Society procedures and regulations is desirable.
• Should have prior people management experience
• Demonstrated acumen and ability to manage vessel and satisfy client s requirements
• IT literate and computer savvy
• Business Administration qualification will be an added advantage