About the position
Are you a passionate safety leader ready to make a lasting impact in the maritime industry? At Foss Maritime, HSQE (health, safety, quality & environmental) isn't just a priority; it's our way of life. We are looking for a dedicated professional to drive a best-in-class safety and quality culture, ensuring the well-being of our crews, the integrity of our operations, and the protection of our environment. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to excellence, join us in shaping the future of safe and sustainable maritime operations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Marine Assurance to lead our safety and quality management systems across all Foss operations. This role is critical in fostering continuous improvement, enhancing marine assurance initiatives, and driving operational excellence across our fleet.
Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and mentor the Marine Assurance team to achieve operational goals.
- Develop and lead the strategic vision for marine assurance initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, fleet operations, and safety teams to implement best practices in marine assurance.
- Engage with crew, management, and leadership to implement effective safety and quality practices.
- Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve safety outcomes.
- Monitor and implement regulatory changes affecting marine operations and personnel.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize operational disruptions.
- Oversee company audit functions and guide compliance with SIRE/OVID vetting and TMSA processes.
- Be a leader for 'SpeakUp', including encouraging peers and staff to exhibit a safe and ethical culture and adherence to Foss policies.
- Lead all employment-related functions, including recruitment, training, development, and performance evaluation.
- Address training needs and foster employee development for maximum performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
- Minimum of 15 years of combined supervisory shore-side and/or seagoing experience as a vessel officer with strong knowledge of tugboats, deck barges, ship assist, and coastal/ocean towing operations.
- Experience with International Safety Management (ISM) standards, marine investigations and root cause analysis techniques.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communicator, capable of translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategies.
- Ability to manage complex projects and adapt to changing priorities.
