Regional Marine Standards Superintendent

Svitzer

Your key responsibilities will be:

HSSEQ Operational Support

• Conduct daily operational follow-up with local management teams on HSSEQ issues to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support local management teams and frontline employees in coordinating HSSEQ activities, promoting proactive safety behaviour, and maintaining visibility of Marine Standards across port operations.
• Actively participate in health and safety committee meetings to represent Marine Standards, share insights, and drive discussions that enhance overall safety culture.
• Analyse HSSEQ statistics to identify trends, recommend and implement actions, and monitor the effectiveness of these actions in improving safety performance.
• Monitor new rules, regulations, and industry trends that may impact port operations, ensuring timely dissemination of information and compliance across the region.

Incident Management and Reporting

• Assist local management teams in their classification of Low and Moderate Severity Incident Reviews and Near Misses.
• Conduct thorough Post Incident Reviews of all Severe Incidents and above, as well as any high potential Near Misses, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the causes and contributing factors.
• Notify the Head of Marine Standards immediately whenever a suspected Severe and above or High Severity Incident occurs or has the potential to occur, providing detailed information and initial assessment.
• Facilitate Learning Teams following High-Potential events.
• Communicate key learnings from Severe and above or High Severity incidents to the workforce to prevent recurrence and enhance awareness of potential hazards.
• Liaise with governing bodies and report significant incidents as required, ensuring all external communications are timely and accurate.

Audits, Training and Compliance

• Conduct audits as directed by the Head of Marine Standards, including internal OVMSA and supplier/contractor audits, ensuring adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Participate in and contribute to external audits OVID, MLC, SMC, DOC, etc ensuring that all HSSEQ matters meet or exceed compliance standards.
• Provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to all employees on the use and content of the safety management system, fostering a culture of continuous learning and safety awareness.
• Serve as additional point of contact for the safety management system, ensuring streamlined communication and coordination regarding safety procedures and protocol.
• Perform simulator or onboard assessment of new masters prior to full employment.
• Provide operational and handling training via simulator or onboard as designated in Svitzer training Matrix.
• Assist countries Operations Managers by conducting Command assessments, (sample) and review assessments completed by Operations managers and advising on the level of competency required.
• Ensure that all employees of the region understand and adhere to Svitzer guidelines and policies
• Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements for the local operation.

Customer Compliance & Reporting

• Support local teams to maintain contractual compliance with HSSEQ standards and regulations.

Projects & Initiatives

• Support the business with internal/external projects and initiatives including business development activities as directed by Head of Marine Standards.