Description

PACIFIC-GULF MARINE (“PGM”), a well-established U.S. Flag ship operating company, is actively recruiting for the position of Quality Safety Administrator (QSA)

The QSA is a full-time staff position directly responsible for the oversight and administration of the company’s ABS certified Safety, Quality & Environmental management systems (ISO/ISM). The QSA will be based in the greater New Orleans area and report directly to the Vice President of Marine Operations.

Working in close cooperation with both corporate staff and senior shipboard officers, the QSA shall ensure that all operational and management system activities are at all times conducted in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with the Policies and Procedures set forth by PGM management.   

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Administration of PGM’s management system to ensure compliance & certification under the ISM Code, ISO 9001 & 140001 standards
Manage, maintain and distribute management system documentation
Monitor and assess progress in meeting environmental targets & quality objectives
Manage internal & external management system audit programs
Maintain PGM’s document & data control systems
Maintain tracking & review of non-conformances, preventative & corrective actions
Responsible for oversight of management system training programs
Provide management system training to PGM employees, shoreside & shipboard
Develop a program of tabletop exercises & drills to ensure PGM’s preparedness in response to emergencies/contingencies
Serve as Chairman of PGM’s Quality, safety & Environmental Committee
Assist V.P. in supporting daily fleet operations including port agency matters, vessel personnel and regulatory compliance
Conducting annual internal audits of various departments in accordance with company Quality Management System requirements.  
Other duties as may be assigned by senior management
 

While a maritime background is preferred but not mandatory, the ideal candidate will be a licensed US Mariner, with strong interpersonal communication skills and work experience with Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE), and Microsoft Office Programs (Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.).

Requirements

A maritime background is preferred but not mandatory; the ideal candidate will be a licensed US Mariner, Ocean Going, with strong interpersonal communication skills. Work experience with Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) is a must, along with a general knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.).