Job Description

Why ABS?

ABS and its affiliated companies are global leaders in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services focused on the marine, energy, and government sectors. With more than 5,000 personnel globally. ABS and Affiliated companies offer a dynamic work environment and multiple avenues for career growth.

Regional Lead, HSQE

The Regional Lead, HSQE engages, directs, and supports the activities related to the implementation, maintenance, and verification of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Management System. Additionally, the RHoHSQE cooperates in the efforts of the Corporate HSQE Department to focus on corporate lead initiatives supporting management system improvements and program implementation. This may also include participating in training programs designed to promote further the effectiveness of the HSQE management system for Regional personnel.

What You Will Do

Motivate regional personnel in the use of the HSQE management system, promoting the use of the process approach, risk-based thi,nking and improvement.

In conjunction with Corporate HSQE and other Regional resources, investigates injury/illness, near miss, and unsafe working condition reports and verifies proper follow-up actions are taken to prevent reoccurrence.

Administer the internal audit system within the Region(s), which includes scheduling and performance of internal audits. Will also participate in corporate internal audits as and when required.

Assists auditees within the Region(s) with respect to the resolution of related audit findings including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Facilitate and act as an escort during external audits within the Regions(s).

Engage, direct and support HSQE activities in the Region(s) as directed by the Corporate HSQE department regard.

Facilitates the integration of the ABS Health & Safety Culture into disciplines and tasks throughout the Region(s).

In conjunction with Corporate HSQE and other Regional resources, investigates injury/illness, near, miss, and unsafe working condition reports and verifies proper follow-up actions are taken to prevent reoccurrence.

Coordinate, track, and trend customer feedback and customer surveys within the Region(s).

Review procedures and process instructions for compliance to HSQE management system requirements. This will also include the identification of potential areas for improvement.

Supports key operational functions including the Regional Chief Surveyor and Manager MSC with issues related to the HSQE management system.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Education & Experience

• Qualifications from a tertiary institution within a relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum two (2) years program); or
• Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship officer, and
• Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of statutory certification and services and, before assignment, with their future work.
• Five (5)+ years of experience in applicable discipline preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The knowledge and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, concerning technical issues to laymen and experts.
• Ability to act as an internal auditor for HSQE management systems as required.
• Demonstrated understanding of formal management system processes and practices (process approach, risk-based thinking, PDCA (plan, do, check, act)),
• Understanding of accident/near miss health and safety investigations practices together with causal factor identification and implementation of corrective action.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of ABS classification processes as well as the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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