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Do you think you have what it takes to become a member of the SMS team? Whether you have years of experience in the workboat industry or if you are entering into a new and exciting career in towage, if you’re passionate about towage, we’d love to hear from you.
See the positions currently available with SMS Towage. We also offer full-time apprenticeship programs for those wishing to join the SMS crews of tomorrow.
Apprenticeships
To us, the Towage industry is more than just our job – it’s our way of life. We care about the future of our industry, so it’s important to us that the Towage trade thrives into the future, and we are making efforts to ensure its success by training the next generation of shipmasters and crew.
HSEQ Manager
Responsibilities
Act as the company Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and Company Security Officer (CSO) for SMST.
Ensure proper and timely planning, arranging and execution of internal audits of the Management System to assess compliance with ISM, ISPS, and subsequent ISO standards. This includes managing the trained audit team within the company.
Demonstrate sound risk management practices and ensure that these are well known to all relevant personnel and external partners and operators.
In close co-operation with the relevant Operational Team member within the company ensure that the vessels satisfy the customer requirements in relation to safety including safe operations, quality management and HSEQ procedural changes.
Establish HSEQ KPIs and benchmarks for operational personnel and vessel performance and demonstrate continual improvement through continued measurements.
Maintain performance of leading KPIs within safety, quality, security and performance for SMST.
Act as the HSEQ focal point for coordination and drive between the ports to ensure ever improving HSEQ performance in the company.
Support Commercial in the preparation of Quality and Safety procedures, practices and project specific HSEQ Plans for existing business and new business.
Identify and report on Quality and Safety related areas for improvement to the Management Team.
Ensure potential and high severity incidents are formally investigated, root causes identified and mitigations in place to protect personnel, third parties and the company.
Ensure the Annual Management Review is conducted and continuous improvement in the management system and processes are documented and cascaded within the business.
The creation, collection and processing of HSEQ monthly and annual statistics; for example and not limited to LTI/LTIf/TRC/TRCf, Proactive reporting and Near Misses. · Authority to intervene in any HSEQ matter where danger to life, safety, security or environment exists. · Conduct safety meetings and behavioural workshops with crews and onshore personnel.
Attend external HSEQ and Operational meetings as required to perform your role and be the safety ambassador of the company.
Qualifications
Marine sea going experience preferred with minimum OOW and preferably Master.
Formal qualification in HSEQ such as NEBOSH, IOSSH, Diploma
Lead auditor in ISM, ISPS & ISO9001
IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. · Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.
What we offer
Enthusiastic, motivated and a family owned and operated company culture.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
The ability to make and see changes in a fast-paced business.
Long term commitment and support to employees who enjoy and perform in a dynamic environment.
Contact
For more information about this exciting opportunity and the recruitment process, please contact: Mr Jason Moon, HR Manager +44(0)1482 350999
or alternatively email jobs@smstowage.com
Tug Masters
For more information please email jobs@smstowage.com
To apply please submit a covering letter along with your CV with the subject "Tug Master 2022" to the above email address
Due to the high volume of applicants we receive it is not always possible to reply to all.
If you have not received a reply from us within 14 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Chief / Second Engineers
For more information please email jobs@smstowage.com
To apply please submit a covering letter along with your CV with the subject "Chief Engineer 2022" to the above email address
Due to the high volume of applicants we receive it is not always possible to reply to all.
If you have not received a reply from us within 14 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
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