Vessel Quality Safety and Environmental (VQSE) Manager

Principal Responsibilities:

• Ensure U.S. Coast Guard and OSHA compliance by studying and interpreting regulations and standards; conducting inspections, identifying problems, developing solutions, accompanying and working with inspectors or boarding teams.
• Lead accident prevention practices through investigation; identify root causes of accidents and recommend policies and procedures.
• Prepare employees for safe work by developing and disseminating safety information; assist in development of orientation and awareness training, conducting safety training and work audits.
• Represent the company by attending US Coast Guard, Industry and OSHA sponsored meetings.
• Maintain safety awareness by providing information relevant to the operation of both vessel and shore side facilities, conduct inspections, recommend improvements, and coach crews.
• Recommend purchase of safety equipment by evaluating products and provide technical expertise in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide safety information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; publish reports; develop both audit and corrective action plans; write periodic articles for company newsletters; draft safety alerts to vessels and shore facilities; maintain OSHA records; submit US Coast Guard and OSHA reports.
• Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environments by understanding current and proposed legislations; adhere to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alert management regarding concerns.
• Improve safety management job knowledge by attending workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; benchmark practices; participate in professional and industry safety advocacy groups such as AWO Inter-Regional Safety Committee.
• Contribute to safety and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests for assistance or recommendations; help others achieve their safety-related performance objectives and goals.
• Audit AWO Alternate Security Program and implementation.
• Perform on-call rotation ensuring coverage over nights and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills required.
• Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks with moderate supervision required.
• Experience in areas of investigation, audit and inspection preferred.
• Demonstrated skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office required.
• Travel 40%; Visit vessels minimum of once per quarter.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Ability to take and pass an approved auditor course.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.