Job Description

Vacancy No

VN14049

Employment Type

Permanent

Location Country

United Arab Emirates

Work Location

Abu Dhabi

Who are V?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel's operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job


Ownership & accountability for Group-wide program and campaigns that assure V.Group compliance with, and delivery against, all current and projected legislative, industry, and client standards and best practices, supporting with data-led analysis of performance trends and root causes to ensure continual improvement of our service delivery and statutory obligations, and effective adoption of new, value-add standards as may be required.



Key Responsibilities and Tasks


Promoting A Strong, Pro-Active Safety Culture

Ensure the Company's Safety Culture is promoted and maintained to the highest possible standards, in all locations, through

• Active engagement with all employees on HSSEQ-related issues
• Participate in & provide input to HSSEQ-related meetings and inspections
• Actively promote the application of all Company safety management processes and safe working practices
• Implementing and promoting V.Group's 'Key Behaviours of Great Safety Leaders' (accompanying this JD)



HSSEQ Leadership

• Provide interface between BU Cluster and Group management on HSSEQ issues
• Act in the DPA role for respective BU Cluster with access to;
• highest levels of respective management under ISM DoC's within the Cluster, and
• to Group-level leadership roles within the HSSEQ function
• Act as HSSEQ representative for client meetings, authority liaison and external forums
• Provide clear leadership to the BU Cluster HSSEQ team to ensure all members are delivering relevant, effective support & value to internal functions and external parties.
• Ensure individual BU Cluster HSSEQ team members are providing visible, positive examples to effectively drive the Company's safety culture and HSE performance
• Set & monitor annual PDR objectives, and supporting KPI's, that will enhance team members' performances, whilst mutually supporting Group and BU objectives
• Actively partake in shore- and vessel-based safety meetings and Senior Leadership Engagement sessions, to encourage constructive discussion and drive management engagement



HSSEQ Performance & Analysis

• Deliver against all Group programs, campaigns, objectives, and projects that support achievement of HSSEQ performance, Group KPI's, delivers additional local value, and ensures continual improvement
• Relevant data is proactively analysed and utilised to inform effective, data-driven decisions to enhance performance
• Identify trends within local performance and implement effective measures to correct or enhance as required
• Where required, ensure data submitted to Clients is effectively collated & submitted on time, to accurately reflect relevant performance criteria



Compliance & Certification

Oversight of local compliance with all legislative, operational, client-driven, and internal standards, to ensure;

• Customer relations and satisfaction are continually maintained to ensure flawless service delivery
• timely completion of all required audits and inspections, and the retention of associated certification/licenses
• relevant standards, procedures and best practices are correctly implemented or adopted
• minimal potential legislative, operational, and administrative non-conformity
• the V.MS meets the requirements of all parties and any proposed amendments to internal documents are effectively passed to relevant Group function heads
• where BU Cluster-specific V.MS content is required to be compiled or amended, assist the relevant function head to submit and close such amendments
• all findings & actions are managed & effectively closed out within agreed timeframes



Conduct of Audits & Inspections

• Act as HSSEQ lead for external audits and internal assurance program, incorporating industry standards (ISM, ISO, ISPS etc.)
• Support the BU Cluster Vetting Manager for external audits and internal assurance program, incorporating commercial standards (TMSA, DryBMS etc.)
• Undertaking, reporting, and managing actions arising from a required audits & inspection, providing an oversight of;
• on-board safety and vessel management
• level of crews' safety culture and safety awareness
• effectiveness of on-board V.MS implementation and compliance with relevant external standards
• effectiveness of support afforded to the fleets from all BU Cluster functions and teams
• proactive awareness of on-board improvement opportunities and potential non-conformities



Incidents & Lessons Learnt

• Act as HSSEQ lead for BU Cluster investigations of Accidents, Incidents & HiPo Near Misses, where required
• Support BU Cluster emergency response activities in actual and simulated emergency scenarios
• Where required, ensure an appropriate level of BU Cluster HSSEQ representation and involvement during client-led investigations
• Ensure root causes and corrective actions are satisfactorily addressed
• Ensure local production and publication of relevant Bulletins and Alerts that will address findings, highlight Lessons Learnt, and deliver improvement opportunities
• In conjunction with the above, ensure publications are discussed with Group HSSEQ to ensure further distribution of such publications to other BU Clusters



Development & Evolution

• Identify opportunities for growth & development of the HSSEQ function, to ensure capabilities and means of delivery are continually improved
• Monitor local industry & legislative developments to support Group HSSEQ in ensuring the V.MS & operational aspects are evolved to meet future legislative, operational, and strategic demands
• Where required, assist in specific projects such as;
• management & maintenance of ShipSure process, and ShipSure BI analytics and insight
• providing function-specific input to internal development projects
• development and implementation of safety initiatives




What can I expect in return?

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential


Competences (as defined within the ISM Code) to act in the role of DPA

• Professional Qualification or Certification in HSSEQ-related field
• Recognised DPA and CSO qualifications
• Recognised Incident Investigator qualification
• Strong, clear communication skills, especially regarding maintenance of HSSEQ standards
• Extensive experience of delivering against needs of various statutory external bodies; Class, Flag etc.
• Experience of interfacing with clients and meeting their demands in relation to implementation and management of HSSEQ-specific aspects
• Significant experience in engaging and collaborating with multinational / multicultural teams




Desirable

• Significant experience in a management role
• Good working knowledge of ISM and ISPS codes, other standards (MLC, MARPOL, SOLAS, ISO, OHSAS, etc.) & statutory regulations relating to vessel operations
• Recognised Lead Incident Investigator qualification
• Recognised academic or professional qualification in relevant field
• Strong data analytical skills




Additional Information





Applications Close Date

26 Jan 2025