Description
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong> </p><p>• Degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime Studies or a related discipline. </p><p>• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001) preferred. </p><p>• NEBOSH / IOSH certification an added advantage. </p><p>• A Marine CoC (Master / Chief Officer / Class 1 Engineer) and DP familiarity preferred for this DP2 fleet. </p><p><strong>Experience </strong></p><p>• Open to candidates across all experience levels — from those building a career in marine QHSE to seasoned compliance professionals. </p><p>• Familiarity with or exposure to DP2 offshore support vessels — AHTS, towing, PSV and/or FFSV operations — is valued. </p><p>• Exposure to ONGC charter requirements is an advantage. • Working knowledge of OVID / OVIQ, MWS inspections, IMCA DP assurance (M190 annual trials / FMEA) and offshore marine assurance programs is desirable</p><p>. • Experience dealing with DG Shipping, MMD, Flag State and Class; Indian DOC management an advantage. </p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p><strong>Safety & DP Integrity Management System</strong> </p><p>• Implement, Maintain and continually improve the Company SMS in compliance with the ISM Code, ISPS Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC 2006 and DG Shipping requirements. </p><p>• Administer DOC and SMC activities; keep manuals, procedures, risk assessments and emergency response plans current.</p><p>• Provide responses to Charterers Questionnaires and close outs to observed deficiencies keeping due regard to OVID and CMID quality requirement and responses and ensuring SMS framework in abeyance. </p><p>• Integrate DP assurance into the SMS: ensure the DP FMEA remains a live, reviewed document and that annual DP trials are planned and closed out in line with IMCA M190. </p><p>• Track vessel-specific DP critical equipment, worst-case failure design intent and any operational-class downgrades arising from defective redundancy. </p><p><strong>Offshore Charterer & Marine Assurance </strong></p><p>• Ensure compliance with ONGC and other charterer QHSE requirements across AHTS, PSV and FFSV scopes. </p><p>• Coordinate OVID / OVIQ inspections, MWS surveys, client audits and DP assurance reviews drive timely closure of observations and corrective actions. </p><p>• Manage vessel-type-specific assurance: AHTS winch / shark-jaw and bollard-pull certification, PSV cargo rail and back-loading arrangements, and FFSV fire-fighting system readiness. </p><p>• Support vessel readiness for charter renewals, tenders and pre-fixture inspections. <strong>Audits & Inspections </strong></p><p>• Plan and conduct internal vessel and office audits; coordinate Flag State, Class, MMD and PSC audits. </p><p>• Maintain audit schedules, compliance records and non-conformity / CAPA tracking. <strong>Incident Investigation & Risk Management </strong></p><p>• Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, unsafe acts and environmental events; conduct Root Cause Analysis. </p><p>• Facilitate HIRA, JSA, Risk Assessments and Management of Change; maintain fleet risk registers and trend analysis. </p><p><strong>Certification & Regulatory Compliance</strong></p><p>• Liaise with DG Shipping, MMD, Flag Administrations and Classification Societies. </p><p>• Liaise with Flag State to ensure compliance </p><p>• Maintain validity of statutory, class, DP and offshore certification; monitor regulatory updates and ensure fleet compliance. </p><p><strong>Training & Competency</strong></p><p>• Monitor seagoing competency against charterer matrices, including DP operator (DPO) certification and currency.</p><p> • Coordinate drills, safety campaigns, toolbox talks and awareness programs verify training records.</p><p> <strong>Emergency Preparedness </strong></p><p>• Maintain emergency response and contingency plans coordinate drills and exercises and participate in the Emergency Response Team. </p><p><strong>Environmental Management </strong></p><p>• Ensure MARPOL and environmental compliance; monitor pollution prevention, waste management, environmental reporting and sustainability KPIs. </p><p><strong>QHSE Reporting</strong></p><p> • Prepare monthly QHSE performance reports tracking LTIF, TRIR, near-miss reporting, audit-findings closure, training compliance and OVID / DP performance recommend improvement initiatives.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Stakeholder Management </strong></p><p>• Interface with charterers, Class, Flag, MMD, DG Shipping, auditors and Marine Warranty Surveyors. </p><p>• Support tender submissions with QHSE documentation and promote a positive safety culture fleet-wide. </p>