DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time HSSEQ Manager (Technical) in Islandwide (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 10,000 - Ricebowl

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Company Security Officer (CSO) and a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Conduct vessel inspections to verify compliance with the Company's Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Quality (HSSEQ) standards and management systems.
• Support the continuous enhancement of the Integrated Management System (IMS) and Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) processes.
• Develop and distribute safety bulletins, notices, circulars, and awareness communications.
• Investigate marine casualties, incidents, near misses, and personnel accidents, including preparation of reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Coordinate and monitor schedules for ISM, ISPS, and MLC internal audits across the fleet.
• Perform vessel security assessments, training, and response activities while ensuring compliance with charterer and regulatory security requirements.
• Manage the dissemination of security-related information and oversee testing of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
• Promote safety and security awareness by issuing relevant policies, procedures, guidance notes, and operational updates to vessel personnel.
• Plan, implement, and monitor safety training programmes, drills, and emergency exercises to maintain a strong safety culture throughout the fleet.
• Deliver training on the Fleet Management System, specifically HSSEQ and Quality Document Management System (QDMS) modules, to both shipboard and shore-based personnel.
• Review and approve operational and safety-related submissions, including:Fleet Management System records for incidents, near misses, Flag State Control (FSC), Port State Control (PSC), drills, and monthly safety committee meetings.Master's review reports.Shipboard training records and competency development activities.Incident investigation reports and corrective actions.Hot work permits.ISM, ISPS, and MLC internal audit reports.Risk Assessments and Management of Change (MOC) documentation, where applicable.
• Manage and oversee cadet training and development programmes.
• Conduct audits and verifications of onboard training activities, drills, and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Undertake additional duties and projects assigned by Management as required.

Requirements

• Hold a Certificate of Competency (Deck) Class 1 or Class 2, or possess a Diploma in a maritime or marine-related discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willing and able to travel internationally and sail onboard company vessels or other assigned vessels when required.
• Familiarity with ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC requirements, and maritime safety management practices.
• Capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with both shipboard and shore-based teams.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.