Marine Assurance Officer

Job Responsibilities

As a Marine Assurance Officer, you are an operational independent adviser, auditor and coach for the Company and vessels on matters related to marine assurance. You provide day-to-day QHSSE advice and active assistance within the Business Unit, department, vessel and or project. In this role you ensure that all onshore and offshore activities are carried out with the highest regard to the health and safety involved to the protection of the environment and prevention of pollution.

Within the role you will advise Vessel Superintendents and Masters on maritime regulations and the interpretation thereof to ensure Flag State compliance, and advising Purchasers on equipment for ships which meet maritime regulations and standards.

You will Implement vessel safety rules and practices to promote safety on our vessels, and leading by example towards compliance through a positive and safe attitude & through contributing to the HSE awareness of all employees by coaching and advice. Develop and implement procedures, standards and guidelines is key to that ensure vessel operations are controlled and performed in a manner that meets Company and regulatory safety and environment requirements.

You are also an important member of the QHSSE department within Fleet Services. Within this team, you will be part of a smaller team who will have a specific task to complete. Being a team player and believing in team work is essential for these tasks.

When working with Fugro, no two days are the same. On one day you could be preparing a vessel for an external inspection and on another day you could be investigating an incident on board another vessel.

This Job Is For You If

• You are looking to add value to an environment that fosters a culture of safe survey practice
• You are good at problem solving; and enjoy tackling the challenges presented in marine assurance.
• You have an attention to detail and methodical approach.
• You have a proactive; can-do attitude; and are a team player.
  
   

Who You’ll Be Working With

Daily, you will be working in close liaison with the vessel Superintendents, Masters, members of the shipboard management team and QHSSE department within Fleet Services. There is regular interaction with Project Managers and Project QHSSE department as well.

Here’s What a Typical Day Would Be Like

• You conduct internal and external assurance and navigational audits, third party marine inspections and incident investigations on sea-going vessels, and monitoring corrective actions where required;
• You develop and implement procedures, standards and guidelines that ensure vessel operations are in compliance with Fugro safety standards and regulations at all times, and in line with our clients’ and local international legal maritime requirements;
• You advise the Company, on and offshore, on maritime regulations and the interpretation thereof to ensure Flag State compliance and other maritime regulations and standards;
• You take care of regular and timely reporting, administrating, updating and controlling all responsibilities through our management system.