The position was mainly established for the purpose of supporting the Risk, Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (RQHSE) Division. In general, the Quality & HSE Engineer assists in all health, safety and environmental matters at both Corporate & Project levels. The candidate is required under limited supervision and direction, to perform a variety of responsible and complex technical and administrative duties relating to some or all of the following functional areas: departmental development, technical procedures, manuals, audits, identification of RQHSE related problems, corrective actions, ensure that applicable legislation, rules, regulations and industry standards are registered; provides support and assistance to the preparation and implementation of RQHSE Manual, QA/QC plans, risk assessments, and environmental impact studies; prepares various correspondence and memoranda, coordinates activities and performs a variety of tasks requiring specialized knowledge related to area of assignment.

Responsibilities

General

• Adheres to and implements Asso internal RQHSE management system requirements and operational quality, health, safety and environmental procedures;
• Makes sure that Asso is aware of and complies with all legislation in relation to the use of its plant, equipment and substances, marine means, as well as in all workplace and offshore activities;
• Plans and ensures that audits/inspections are carried out onshore and offshore to establish that Asso meets:
• current legislative requirements;
• client/project requirements;
• internal Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental targets;

Interaction with Others

• Promotes occupational health & safety and environmental responsibility within the organization, so as to develop safer and healthier ways of working;
• Makes sure that personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations;
• Assists in organizing periodically training sessions for management, supervisors, seafarers and all employees in general on QHSE practices and legislation;
• Coordinates emergency procedures, fire-fighting and first aid crews and any other crew required according to regulations;
• Conducts RQHSE induction trainings and emergency mock drills;
• Advises senior and project management of changes in regulations as needed;
• Interfaces with Customers and external bodies and lead responses to external audit requests;
• Interact with regulatory agencies as required to maintain compliance with all applicable standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and sometimes ISM, ISPS, MLC;

Incident/Accident Involvement

• Helps supervising the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action(s);
• Assists with the rehabilitation of seafarers and employees after accidents or injuries and make sure they experience a satisfactory return to work;

Document Production

• Assists in developing Asso and project specific RQHSE policies, procedures, manuals and programs;
• Supports the implementation of RQHSE Improvement Plans;
• Prepares the company for internal & external RQHSE audits and inspections;
• Documentation Control:
• Maintains all company manuals updated
• Creates risk assessments and provides solutions to minimize risks;
• Participates frequently on the reports to be prepared regarding the status of the occupational RQHSE program as requested by management;

Project Specific

• Conducts risk assessments of the project activities;
• Conducts RQHSE meetings on site (e.g. HAZID & HAZOP);
• Attends client’s RQHSE meetings & technical meetings;
• Conducts accident/incident/near missed investigation;
• Compiles and issues specific project safety files, statutory notices and regulations required for site operations;
• Creates final report and retrospective analysis to define best practices and wrongs during the whole project or a specific incident;

Departmental

• Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required depending on the needs of the company;
• Assists in daily departmental functions;

Travelling

• Overseas travelling and offshore participation in line with business requirements

• A higher University or Technical Institute degree in an engineering or technical related field;
• 0 - 2 years related experience in a Technical and/or QHSE Department;
• Other working experience with similar responsibilities is under consideration as well;
• Must have sound knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/45001 compliant management systems;
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office is required;
• Knowledge of marine management systems such as ISM/ISPS/MLC are to be considered as extra skills;
• Academic title or professional certification related to quality management systems, quality management monitoring, safety and environmental management or marine safety are to be considered as extra skills;

• Fast-paced environment
• Company Bus from central points
• Private Medical Insurance
• Specialization in a niche market
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous development opportunities

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. All the above are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the team to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race, or disability. All information will remain confidential to the Company and will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection legislation.