HSQE Compliance Officer - Health, Safety and Environmental

This job description describes the minimum job requirements. This description is illustrative and does not imply that the functions outlined below are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents will be expected to follow additional instructions and perform other related duties as required.

Purpose of the Position:
Responsible for the oversight of health, safety, quality and environmental matters, for a defined group of US flag vessels operated by OSG Ship Management, Inc., working in coordination with HSQE staff and the Operations department. Maintain high standards of HSQE awareness on board assigned vessels and throughout the organization, including promoting employee participation in measures aimed at preventing incidents. Provide organizational expertise related to health and safety and environmental regulations, standards and best practices.

Core

Job Functions:

General HSQE Functions

Liaise with the DPA in the monitoring of all health, safety, quality and environmental matters associated with assigned vessels, including verification of prevention activities.
Ensure that the Management System is implemented and maintained onboard assigned vessels in accordance with requirements.
Review incidents and near misses reported by assigned vessels, and conduct incident investigations, including generation of recommendations for corrective and preventive action. Liaise with vessel officers and Superintendents to ensure the effective implementation of identified corrective and preventive actions has been carried out.
Draft HSQE related correspondence to fleet for communicating lessons learned.
Perform vessel visits, including riding of vessels as needed, to provide support to the Master in the implementation of HSQE initiatives, as well as the identification and correction of latent conditions.
Review all on-board drills, inspections and safety meetings, of assigned vessels, to ensure they are conducted in accordance with the MS and regulatory requirements. Liaise with Superintendents and Masters on any areas requiring follow up action.
Participate as required in work groups developed to identify methods and best practices required to address compliance with developing regulations.
Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team, as required.
Perform the duties of Deputy DPA or Deputy CSO, as assigned.
Communicate and work with regulatory agencies, customers, vendors, and industry groups with respect to health, safety, quality and environmental matters.
Participate in the development and/or revision of MS procedures to achieve effective guidelines, as required
Represent OSG in a professional manner to provide reliable, safe and environmentally sound service to all customers.
Perform all other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Health & Safety Functions

Irrespective of other responsibilities, the HSQE Compliance Officer - Health & Safety, working in liaison with the DPA, shall be responsible for ensuring that processes needed for the health and safety of personnel on board all vessels are established, implemented and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Management System.
Manage annual fleet benzene monitoring requirements and liaise with Marine Labor Relations to ensure compliance with fit testing and respiratory protection requirements.
Participate in the oversight of internal and external safety recognition programs and ensure vessel efforts, contributions and performance are duly recognized (Jones Devlin Awards, etc.).
The incumbent shall report to the DPA on the safety performance of the fleet, including related objectives and targets, and any need for improvement.
Oversee the standardization of medical supplies, AED's and Medical Advisory Services for the fleet. Provide support to vessels and other HSQE Compliance Officers as needed in the management of medical supplies and related equipment.
Liaise with DPA and Operations to standardize PPE and other safety equipment being supplied to vessels to ensure fleet wide consistency and proper training in the use of equipment.
Ensure vessels are equipped with an appropriate library of Material Safety Data Sheets including updates.
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