QSA

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIFIC-GULF MARINE, based in the greater New Orleans area, seeks a Quality Safety Administrator to oversee ABS certified Safety, Quality & Environmental management systems. The role reports to the VP of Marine Operations and collaborates with corporate staff and shipboard officers to ensure professional, ethical adherence to company policies and procedures.

The QSA will administer ISM/ISO management systems, manage documentation, monitor environmental targets, oversee audits, maintain data

Qualifications

• Experience administering ISM Code and ISO management systems.
• Ability to manage and distribute management system documentation.
• Experience coordinating internal audits and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Administration of management system to ensure ISM Code, ISO 9001 & 14001 certification.
• Manage, maintain and distribute management system documentation.
• Monitor progress toward environmental targets and quality objectives.
• Maintain audit programs and document control systems.
• Provide training on management systems to shoreside and shipboard staff.
• Lead tabletop exercises and drills for emergency preparedness.
• Chair the Quality, Safety & Environmental Committee.

Skills

ISM Code experience

Auditing

Documentation management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACIFIC-GULF MARINE (“PGM”), a well-established U.S. Flag ship operating company, is actively recruiting for the position of Quality Safety Administrator (QSA)

The QSA is a full-time staff position directly responsible for the oversight and administration of the company’s ABS certified Safety, Quality & Environmental management systems (ISO/ISM). The QSA will be based in the greater New Orleans area and report directly to the Vice President of Marine Operations.

Working in close cooperation with both corporate staff and senior shipboard officers, the QSA shall ensure that all operational and management system activities are at all times conducted in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with the Policies and Procedures set forth by PGM management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administration of PGM’s management system to ensure compliance & certification under the ISM Code, ISO 9001 & 140001 standards
• Manage, maintain and distribute management system documentation
• Monitor and assess progress in meeting environmental targets & quality objectives
• Manage internal & external management system audit programs
• Maintain PGM’s document & data control systems
• Maintain tracking & review of non-conformances, preventative & corrective actions
• Responsible for oversight of management system training programs
• Provide management system training to PGM employees, shoreside & shipboard
• Develop a program of tabletop exercises & drills to ensure PGM’s preparedness in response to emergencies/contingencies
• Serve as Chairman of PGM’s Quality, safety & Environmental Committee
• Assist V.P. in supporting daily fleet operations including port agency matters, vessel personnel and regulatory compliance
• Conducting annual internal audits of various departments in accordance with company Quality Management System requirements.
• Other duties as may be assigned by senior management

While a maritime background is preferred but not mandatory, the ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal communication skills and work experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).