HSEQ Superintendent (Tankers)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. is seeking a highly experienced Master Mariner for shipboard QHSE oversight and tanker operations. You will conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and management of change, while reviewing safety committee minutes and ensuring compliance with class and flag requirements.

You will lead training for officers and crew, supervise vessel inspections, and assist in contingency planning, ensuring safe operations across oil tanker fleets and overseas calls.

Qualifications

• Sailed as Master Mariner.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Master on Oil Tanker (relevant vessel type).
• Basic knowledge of Energy Management Systems or energy conservation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out shipboard Internal audits / QHSE inspections as required.
• Carry out Incident / near miss investigations as required.
• Review minutes of shipboard safety committee meetings / Masters Review.
• Review and approve risk assessments as required.
• Assist departments in Management of Change process and upkeep of documentation.
• Follow up vessels calling critical ports, including Australia, US, China, Paris MoU and Black Sea MoU.
• Review / issue work permits and risk assessments in liaison with technical department.
• Carry out shipboard and shore-based training of officers and crew in tanker operations and QMS matters.
• Attend vessels for shipboard inspections and supervising hold/tank cleaning, cargo operations.
• Assist with revisions or preparation of QHSE manuals and safety bulletins.
• Deal with contingencies per Contingency Planning Manual.
• Participate in Safety Campaigns and related activities.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree/Diploma or equivalent in Navigation/Internationally recognized shipping degree/qualification

Job description

• To carry out shipboard Internal audits / QHSE Inspections as required.
• To carry out Incident / near miss investigation as required.
• To review the minutes of the shipboard safety committee meetings / Masters Review.
• To review and approve risk assessments as required.
• To assist various departments in the Management of Change process and upkeep of the documentation.
• Follow up of vessels calling critical ports such as Australia, US, ports in China, Ports in PARIS MoU and Black Sea MoU.
• To review / issue work permits and risk assessments for various tasks in liaison with the technical department.
• 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 various safety bulletins / safety alerts.
• To deal with contingencies. Specific responsibilities for contingency situations are described in Section 3 of the Contingency Planning Manual.
• To participate and follow up on the Safety Campaigns, initiated from time to time.
• To carry out any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Relationship

Internal

• Quality Department (including Rest Hour Cell + SMS Training Cell) / Vetting & Performance Department / Technical Department

External

• Class / Third Party Auditing Companies / Vetting Inspectors

Job experience, functional knowledge & qualifications

• Sailed as Master Mariner
• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma or equivalent in Navigation/Internationally recognized shipping degree/qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as Master on Oil Tanker the relevant type of vessel being recruited for.
• Basic knowledge of Energy Management Systems and / or energy conservation methods is an advantage