Together with our partners, at Columbia Group we have developed a comprehensive and integrated maritime, logistics, leisure, energy and off-shore services platform. Clients within these sectors are able to obtain modular, turn-key services of the highest quality and tailored for their specific needs. Harnessing the “can-do” and “project-led” approach of our People, together with state-of-the-art technology and optimisation systems, at Columbia Group we bring you, our partners, considerable added-value, synergies and dynamic energy.
As their team is expanding, Columbia Cruise Services, is seeking to recruit a Quality Assurance Superintendent to join their team in Limassol, Cyprus.
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:
- Ensuring QA department is providing effective support to other Departments achieving 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 throughout the department employees and the Company’s fleet;
- Encouraging a robust quality culture as well as environmental awareness and energy efficiency within the department employees and the Company’s fleet;
- 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 relating to the Company’s Management System;
- 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
Why Columbia Group?
- Flexible Working Hours
- Competitive Salary
- Provident Fund
- Provident Fund
- Medical Insurance
- Stability / Job Security
- Career Development
The QA Superintendent reports and is accountable to the Head of Quality Assurance.
