SHEQ Manager

NSW – Nakilat SvitzerwijsMuller; Ras Laffan Industrial City; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW – Nakilat SvitzerwijsMuller is seeking a senior SHEQ leader to manage safety, quality and regulatory compliance across fleet, crew, and shore operations in Qatar. The role focuses on developing and enforcing HMS aligned with international standards, leading audits, and driving safety culture.

The job requires a strong background in HSE within oil & gas or offshore industries, with experience in ISM/SMS, incident investigation, and risk management. Travel to operations sites will be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine/Offshore or Safety Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of NSW safety management system (HMS) aligned with international and local standards.
• Stay updated on SHEQ regulations and assess impact.
• Ensure compliance across all functions with KPIs and objectives.
• Develop and implement SHEQ policies and procedures; ensure adherence.
• Act as NSW SHEQ ambassador to stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external audits (OVMSA, ISM, ISPS, OVID).
• Liaise with Flag registry and Class authorities for audits and findings closure.
• Disseminate country-specific SHEQ legislation with operation teams.
• Produce monthly SHEQ reports for the organization and clients.
• Develop and manage local safety initiatives and cultural development.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety improvements.
• Ensure ship husbandry compliance with NSW standards onboard.
• Oversee SHEQ trainings and certifications per Training Matrix.

Skills

Towage industry knowledge

Risk & incident management

Analytical skills

Inter-personal communication

Team player

ISM/SMS familiarity

Self-motivated

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Marine

Marine / Offshore background

DPA and CSO certification

NEBOSH or equivalent

ISO 9001 / 14001 familiarity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manage all NSW SHEQ related activities and marine standards related to fleet, crew and onshore, and promote safety awareness and working practices to enhance the safety and operational culture of NSW as a world leading towage provider.

Ensure that the SHEQ policies procedures are maintained up to date and aligned with the local and leading international regulations and standards and ensure they are implemented and always adhered to.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the development of NSW safety management system (HMS) in alignment with latest applicable international and local standards and requirements.
• Stay abreast of new developments within the industry on SHEQ regulations, standards, and best practices, and assess their impact.
• Work closely with NSW different functions and ensure full compliance with SHEQ-related standards and regulations. KPIs and objectives.
• Develop and implement NSW SHEQ related policies and procedures and always ensure stakeholders adherence to these policies and procedures.
• Act as NSW SHEQ ambassador for all matters related to SHEQ with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external audits related to SHEQ (i.e. OVMSA, ISM, ISPS, including OVID inspections conducted by client).
• Support Operations in liaising with Flag registry and local Class authorities for external audit schedules and requirements, including reporting of closure of any identified external audit findings.
• Liaise with country operation team to ensure country specific legislation relating to SHEQ is reviewed and disseminated where necessary.
• Produce monthly and other reports in relation to SHEQ matters for the overall organization, including customer / client reports.
• Develop and manage the implementation of local safety initiatives as part of the company safety cultural development.
• Lead and oversee incident investigations, registration, analysis and reporting, and follow up accidents/incidents reported for closure. Develop preventive/corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
• Conduct regular Risk Assessments on the Operations, identify areas of high risk and potential improvement, and develop and implement measures to improve operational efficiency and safe operational practices and procedures.
• Ensure ship’s husbandry is carried out onboard and the vessels are maintained to the expected NSW Standards at all times.
• Manage all SHEQ related trainings and certifications, and ensure these trainings are attended by the required/assigned personnel, according to the NSW defined Training Matrix, including SHEQ induction for NSW current and new employees.
• Develop regular reports related to SHEQ matters and analysis and present them to management as and when required and maintain and update SHEQ statistics and records.
• Develop and update NSW emergency plan as required.
• Identify and report Quality and Safety related issues, along with proposed solutions.
• Manage the provision and use of PPE in NSW.
• Promulge ‘Safe to speak up’ and ‘Stop work Authority’ culture within the organization.
• Act as the Company’s Representative for SHEQ and to work in close cooperation with NSW Managing Director and Fleet Manager, Client’s SHEQ representatives and shareholders SHEQ Managers.
• Support Crewing department to implement/improve health base initiatives.
• Support all efforts from all angles of NSW and JV Owners to enhance the safety awareness in NSW and concurrently implement initiatives in NSW for the purpose of constant improvements to the safety records.
• Attend briefings and meetings with Client Representatives as the Company Representative.
• Develop, review, and improve Operational Procedures at the Offshore Operations in coordination with shareholders’ SHEQ representatives
• Be an activate driver of training programs ashore and afloat - including visiting the offshore based personnel in Halul.
• Hold the authority to intervene in any SHEQ matter where danger to life, safety, security, or environment exists.
• Work closely with QatarEnergy as well as any ‘sub-customers’ of QatarEnergy and/or contractors and subcontractors on all HSSEQ areas including Nakilat JV partners.
• Ensure compliance with all security regulations and proactively manage security risks as part of the organization’s SHEQ responsibilities.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Managing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND JOB SKILLS

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine/nautical sciences or Safety Management.
• Tertiary level education, Marine / Offshore /Shipping background preferred.
• Ocean going background is preferred
• DPA and CSO certification is preferred.
• Recognized incident and root cause analysis investigator qualifications is preferred.
• Formal qualification in NEBOSH, similar equivalent qualifications such as (CMIOSH, MIIRSM or RSP) might be considered.
• Background/experience with ISO 2015:9001 2015:14001.
• Microsoft tools proficiency (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Must be flexible to travel occasionally.
• Team player able to stay focused under pressure and when in activities involving multiple stake holders.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HSE in Oil & Gas Industry, of which a minimum of 3 years in a managerial position/level.
• Experience in towage and / or offshore industry.
• Experience in Quality and Safety Management Systems essential.

Job Specific Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Towage Industry along with procedures, locally and internationally.
• Solid knowledge of risk & incident management tools and practices
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, multi-cultural/-religious/-language environment.
• Self-motivated and driven, with an appetite for expanding areas of expertise, facing new tasks and challenges.
• Good analytical, inter-personal, and communication skills.
• Exposure to ISM/SMS principles and procedures.