Maritime QHSSE Manager: Safety, Quality & Compliance

Cabras Marine Corporation; Guam; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabras Marine Corporation in Guam seeks a QHSSE Manager to ensure compliance with USCG, ABS, OSHA, EPA and DOSH regulations while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

Lead the Integrated QHSSE Management System (IMS) and oversee safety and quality across shipyard, repair, and fleet operations. Develop training programs, conduct audits, and coordinate ISM/ISPS and OPA-90 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in QHSSE, engineering or compliance management in maritime or shipyard sectors.
• Minimum 3 years as a QHSSE Manager.
• Demonstrated understanding of USCG and ABS rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1915, and DOSH standards.
• Experience with Integrated Management Systems and ISO 9001/45001/14001.
• Strong knowledge of ISM, ISPS and OPA-90 requirements.
• CSO certification or experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• US work authorization; Guam or Western Pacific experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and improve IMS encompassing ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 standards.
• Oversee safety and quality compliance across shipyard, repair, and fleet operations.
• Ensure adherence to USCG, ABS, OSHA, EPA, MARPOL, and DOSH regulations and reporting.
• Manage ISM, ISPS, and OPA-90 programs for the vessel fleet.
• Develop and enforce shipyard safety programs (confined space, hot work, fall protection).
• Design and deliver training for crew and shipyard personnel.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses; implement corrective actions.
• Provide internal audits and management reviews to maintain IMS certification.
• Serve as liaison with regulators, class societies, and port authorities.
• Support CSO duties to ensure ISPS compliance and security planning.

Skills

QHSSE management

Risk assessments

Audits

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Training program development

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

IMS (Integrated Management System)

Job description

Cabras Marine Corporation in Guam seeks a QHSSE Manager to ensure compliance with USCG, ABS, OSHA, EPA and DOSH regulations while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

Lead the Integrated QHSSE Management System (IMS) and oversee safety and quality across shipyard, repair, and fleet operations. Develop training programs, conduct audits, and coordinate ISM/ISPS and OPA-90 initiatives.