Marine Assurance Advisor (2001

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Ensure rigorous adherence to marine quality assurance standards in marine vetting, inspections and audits and marine operations, playing a pivotal role. Contribute to developing and MQA operating standards and procedures, conducting audits, and inspections for compliance with quality standards across various vessels and supply points. Utilize marine expertise to support business operations, staying updated on industry’s best practices, and collaborating on analytical requirements and technology solutions for continual improvement within the Marine Quality Assurance Group.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of operating standards and procedures for marine vetting, inspections, and audits, focusing on ensuring adherence to approved quality standards worldwide.

• Conduct end to end desktop screening (vetting) and decision making for clearance process of Aramco Trading's vessels which includes tankers, vessels, tugs, and barges as per Aramco Trading's global marine quality assurance.
• Conduct OCIMF or equivalent audits and reviews of counter parties including but not limited to TMSA, MTMSA, STS SPSA and ensure proper close out of the audit findings & recommendations.
• Conduct Incident reviews to ensure that the root cause(s), corrective and preventive actions are correctly identified and implemented.
• Conduct Port and Location assessments and subsequent approvals as applicable.
• Conduct Ship to Ship operational reviews as a part of the Global STS operations procedures.
• Conduct Ship and Tug / Barge Inspections as required.
• Provide out-of-hours vetting and emergency response support

• Generate Fleet Health index values based on vetting standards and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on survey findings, inspections, and compliance status for management review, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Invoicing for Marine audits & inspections for all US based counter parties
• Provide additional marine quality assurance support as required by Service agreements

• Deliver training and guidance on marine quality assurance protocols and procedures to marine operations personnel.
• Participate / assist in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) functions for the Aramco Trading Houston office
• Participate / assist in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) functions for the Aramco Trading Houston office
• Develop and implement training programs for ship inspection staff to ensure proficiency in quality assessment methodologies, fostering organization-wide understanding and implementation of quality standards.

• Identify opportunities for improvement in marine quality assurance processes and procedures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements and drive continual improvement efforts.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks associated with marine vetting & operations, collaborating with the Risk Department to develop strategies for managing and reducing operational risks.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Aramco trading global vetting teams, marine operations and freight trading teams, and management, to ensure alignment with quality assurance objectives.
• Interface with external stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies and industry partners, to stay informed of industry standards and requirements, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

• Regular updates and coordination with marine freight trading & operations teams regarding quality assurance protocols and procedures.
• Collaboration with other departments within the organization, and within Risk Management and Compliance, to align quality assurance efforts with broader organizational objectives.
• Providing training sessions and guidance to internal stakeholders on quality assurance, best practices and compliance requirements.