Shipping Compliance Officer at Matrix Energy Group

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support in sensitizing the shipping department (office staff and crew) to ensure compliance of the safety management system (SMS).
• Suggest to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the MS.
• Comply with the IMS procedures and requirements and demonstrate your commitment to safety and environmental excellence.
• Ensure the safe and environmentally sound operation of the fleet by providing guidance on relevant standards.
• Motivate vessels’ personnel for continuous improvement and encourage enhancement of performance.
• Perform internal office and vessels compliance audit periodically.
• Participate in the emergency response team during emergencies on the vessels.
• Assist in coordinating incidents, accidents, injuries, near misses’ investigations, analyzing results and producing annual statistics as per OCIMF guidelines.
• Ensure cooperation with the Technical Department regarding vessels’ requirements in relation with safety and environmental performance and improvements.
• Support in coordinating planned and emergency drills/ unannounced drug and alcohol test for the crew onboard.
• Keep abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.
• Analyze the results of assigned vessels’ inspections and follow-up on all reports of vessels’ condition and performance.
• Conduct periodic safety and quality inspections and audits on the company’s ships.
• Periodically provide reports of activities done.
• Support in sensitizing the shipping department (office staff and crew) to ensure compliance of the safety management system (SMS).
• Suggest to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the MS.
• Comply with the IMS procedures and requirements and demonstrate your commitment to safety and environmental excellence.
• Ensure the safe and environmentally sound operation of the fleet by providing guidance on relevant standards.
• Motivate vessels’ personnel for continuous improvement and encourage enhancement of performance.
• Perform internal office and vessels compliance audit periodically.
• Participate in the emergency response team during emergencies on the vessels.
• Assist in coordinating incidents, accidents, injuries, near misses’ investigations, analyzing results and producing annual statistics as per OCIMF guidelines.
• Ensure cooperation with the Technical Department regarding vessels’ requirements in relation with safety and environmental performance and improvements.
• Support in coordinating planned and emergency drills/ unannounced drug and alcohol test for the crew onboard.
• Keep abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.
• Analyze the results of assigned vessels’ inspections and follow-up on all reports of vessels’ condition and performance.
• Conduct periodic safety and quality inspections and audits on the company’s ships.
• Periodically provide reports of activities done.

Requirements

REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

• Shipping Academy graduate, recognized by National Authorities or a degree from an Institution of higher education.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience on a similar role
• A HSE certification is an added advantage e.g NEBOSH, OSHA, etc.

SKILLS

• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Good knowledge of international shipping standards e.g MARPOL, ISPS, MLC, ISM etc
• Knowledge of the shipping industry
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work for extended hours when required
• Possess good communication skills (oral and written)
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite