The QA Superintendent shall have the following qualifications:
• A maritime degree from a university or marine academy and a minimum of two(2) years of relevant work experience with another shipping company;
• Advanced training on Management Systems and auditing;
• A wide knowledge of ISM-Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 ISO 50001, MLC 2006 and ISO 45001;
• Good managerial and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team;
• Good knowledge of maritime industry and operations, applicable standards, international rules and regulations and of industry guidelines and recommendations;
• A willingness to learn and adopt new systems and ideas;
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
The QA Superintendent is responsible for:
• Implementation of the Management System in compliance with Customers’ requirements, the international and national rules and regulations, ISM-Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, MLC 2006 and ISO 45001;
• Promoting awareness of customers’ requirements;
• Encouraging a robust quality culture;
• Arranging, maintaining and distributing of vessels’ ERS documentation;
• Arranging Flag State inspections in accordance with customers’ expectation and ensuring that observations are adequately followed-up;
• Ensuring that Internal and External audits are timely conducted;
• Ensuring timely implementation of agreed corrective and preventive actions and follow up with respective departments and vessels;
• Participating in Management of Change process and Risk Management activities providing effective support to Heads of Departments;
• Ensuring validity of vessels’ SMC and MLC certification;
• Liaising with flag administrations and flag advocates/representatives and coordinating matters entailing to vessels’ registration, flag certification (issuance and renewal), vessels entering or leaving management, vessels’ name change, flag change and/or change of ownership;
• Ensuring vessels are receiving the original flag certification;
• Providing support to the shipboard management;
• Liaising with relevant departments of the Company and third parties, e.g. Clients, Classification Societies, Flag Administrations, Advocates or Insurance Brokers, as required;
• Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
• Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
• Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
• Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
• Reporting to Head of Quality Assurance trends or issues which may require immediate attention or follow-up;
• Working on projects or tasks assigned by Head of Quality Assurance.
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