Sheq Officer

**Company Description**
Are you looking for a career in the marine services industry? Look no further than Smit Lamnalco We're a leading provider of safe, reliable and customised marine services to Oil, Gas and LNG terminals as well as Port operations.

Our diverse fleet of approximately 160 modern vessels and over 2500 skilled crew and staff members serve customers worldwide. We specialise in providing marine support services tailored to the unique operational needs of our global customers in local markets.

At Smit Lamnalco, we're committed to maintaining international standards on safety and reliability to onshore and offshore operations in challenging environments. Our headquarters are located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Our Middle East office is seeking a SHEQ Officer to be based in United Arab Emirates.

The purpose of this position is to ensure the compliance with the Companies Integrated Management System (SLIMS), with HSE standards and related legislation at the assigned contracts. In addition, to continuously improve SLIMS implementation and increase the HSE culture across all contracts and levels. Reporting to the Contract Manager.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Ensure SLIMS implementation at Contract level.
- Conduct Internal SLIMS audits based on ISM, ISPS, ISO 9001/14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards.
- Assist in the execution of corrective or preventative actions on contract level.
- Conduct SLIMS familiarization and Shore training.
- Monitor SLIMS Crew training programmes / e-learning.
- Deliver HSE related training onboard vessels (by regular weekly visits).
- Identify and recommend areas for improvement.
- Promote safe practices through Group campaigns, competitions and incentives.
- Communicate / coordinate HSE matters through safety and toolbox meetings, and safety alerts.
- Ensure emergency preparedness by conducting shipboard drills and debriefings.

**Qualifications** Job requirements**:

- Minimum of 3 years experience with a towage, or offshore services provider.
- Valid STCW Certificate of Competency as a Deck Officer, ideally minimum II/2 as a Chief Officer (or above).
- Nebosh Certificate is essential.
- Experience with ISO 9001/14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards
- Experience with behavioural safety programmes.
- Team player with a collaborative approach and able to engage and partner at all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Builder, self-starter and energetic person.
- Excellent communicator and bridge-builder, able to set and maintain high standards.
- Fluent in English (verbally and in written) is a must and Arabic is an advantage.

**Additional Information** Employment conditions**:
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic safety professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive Compensation & Benefit package.

The SHEQ Officer will be based in U.A.E. on a permanent contract not rotational.

Applications should be sent via the link in the vacancy.

**Smit Lamnalco** is an **Equal Opportunity Employer**. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.