Maritime QHSS Manager: Safety, Security & Compliance

Lindblad Expeditions, LLC.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Vacation days (Up to 15 pro-rated)

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions, LLC seeks a Manager, Quality, Health, Safety and Security (QHSS) to oversee fleetwide safety management, occupational health, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and maritime security programs. The role partners with vessel and shoreside teams to identify risks and drive corrective actions.

The position serves as the Deputy Company Security Officer (DCSO) and supports the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) function, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in Seattle and 2 days

Qualifications

• 3+ Years experience in maritime safety, security, regulatory compliance, vessel operations, or related discipline.
• Experience with ISM/ISPS/MLC and USCG safety and security requirements.
• 3+ Years experience conducting or supporting maritime safety, security, compliance, or management-system audits.
• Experience investigating accidents, incidents, near misses, and non-conformities including root-cause analysis.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical policies, procedures, training, and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with vessel personnel, shoreside leaders, regulators, and partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint; Power Platform tools preferred.
• Experience as Vessel Security Officer or Designated Person Ashore is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage fleetwide safety management system and safety documentation.
• Lead audits, investigations, and corrective-action processes.
• Coordinate health data collection, illness/injury reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee security plans development, vessel security assessments, and drills.
• Train and support ISM auditors; contribute to fleet training and compliance reporting.

Skills

Maritime safety

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

On-call rotation travel 25%

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions, LLC seeks a Manager, Quality, Health, Safety and Security (QHSS) to oversee fleetwide safety management, occupational health, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and maritime security programs. The role partners with vessel and shoreside teams to identify risks and drive corrective actions.

The position serves as the Deputy Company Security Officer (DCSO) and supports the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) function, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in Seattle and 2 days