Quality Safety Administrator

gCaptain; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIFIC-GULF MARINE (PGM), a U.S.-flag ship operator, seeks a Quality Safety Administrator to oversee ISO/ISM management systems and ensure compliance with ABS certifications. The role reports to the VP of Marine Operations and collaborates with corporate and shipboard staff in New Orleans.

The ideal candidate may be a licensed U.S. Mariner with NSE and MS Office experience. The position emphasizes training, audits, and maintaining documentation for QMS and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Maritime background preferred; not mandatory.
• Licensed US Mariner highly sought after.
• Proficiency with NSE and MS Office programs (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee ISM/ISO management systems and certification.
• Maintain documentation and data control systems.
• Coordinate internal and external management system audits.
• Conduct training programs for personnel on quality and safety.
• Lead tabletop exercises and emergency preparedness drills.
• Chair the Quality, Safety & Environmental Committee.
• Support fleet operations and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Licensed US Mariner

Interpersonal communication

ISO/ISM knowledge

Tools

Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE)

Microsoft Office Suite

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 be a licensed US Mariner, with strong interpersonal communication skills and work experience with Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE), and Microsoft Office Programs (Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.).

A maritime background is preferred but not mandatory; the ideal candidate will be a licensed US Mariner, Ocean Going, with strong interpersonal communication skills. Work experience with Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) is a must, along with a general knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.).