Fleet Safety and Compliance Manager (FSCM06092023) at Oceana Group Limited

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for the overall SHE and Compliance Management function across BCP Fleet and Land based Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the SHE Management, Risk, Compliance and Sustainability strategies for BCP.
• Act as an appointed Designated Person Ashore (DPA) for fleet, across all BCP species.
• Manage & review the Safe Management System (SMS).
• Manage a team of Environmental, Risk and SHE employees.
• Compile, agree and implement annual SHEQ targets and objectives.
• Accountable for both internal and external auditing related to SHE, Risk and Compliance.
• Identify Sustainability and SHE risks associated with BCP and implement agreed mitigating aspects.
• Undertake SHE, Risk and Compliance reporting.
• Oversee and provide guidance to identify compliance risks or weaknesses for which the business should consider additional mitigating action, or processes and/or procedures.
• Accountable for environmental impact assessments and management systems required for BCP.
• Implement environmental sustainability policies and practices.
• Promote, raise and establish internal awareness culture regarding environmental matters and compliance across BCP.
• Identify stakeholders relating to the portfolio, their interest and BCP’s response to their requirements and expectations.
• Provide input and collaborate with Oceana Group in the development of the Oceana Group Sustainability strategy and targets.
• Manage the implementation of a suitable Compliance Monitoring Plan to ensure completeness, coverage and accuracy.
• Ensure the regulatory compliance, non-compliance management and follow-up process is followed to enable business to effectively manage and resolve breaches.
• Ensure that the business is aware of new compliance and legal requirements or provide guidance on potential impact of compliance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input from a compliance perspective into business projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to the review of all critical business policies from a regulatory compliance perspective and make recommendations for improvement.
• Drives and contributes to an improved safety culture.
• Complete the necessary reporting as required by legislation, regulators, internal and/or external stakeholders and Oceana Group.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related management role.
• Qualification in Maritime-related studies preferable, alternatively Health & Safety Management Systems or Environmental Management Studies and other related.
• Maritime professional, preferably a Deck Officer with extensive knowledge of the relevant legislations/marine notices and Class requirements.
• Vessel experience would be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes & Essential Competencies:

• Broad professional knowledge, skills and experience in the maritime industry.
• Relevant environmental legislation.
• Knowledge on MOS Regs (Maritime) and OSH Act.
• COID Act.
• Maritime legislation (SAMSA/IMO, C188, STCW_F).
• Communication, leadership, and administration skills.
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Systems.
• Extensive understanding of risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing.
• Systematically manage multiple projects.
• Analytical skills and ability to identify trends.
• Strong computer literacy skills (MS Suite).
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Managing a team for effective implementation, monitoring and reporting.

Essential Behavioural Competencies:

• Decision Making and Judgement
• Action Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• People Management/Leadership
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication