About the Role
As a Maritime Technical and Assurance Advisor, the incumbent is expected to develop the competencies to provide maritime support and technical advice to the Group of Companies regionally in support of the organisational Strategy. This opportunity is an ideal role for a Maritime Professional with Oil, Chemical or Gas experience, who has a passion for safety, and the ability to tackle engaging projects to enable success during a time of significant change for our industry.
This is an opportunity to develop your knowledge of assurance activities and how they link with our commercial exposures, developing you into maritime assurance expert who will help us to manage our current and emerging Maritime risks that can impact our business stakeholders.
The shipping and maritime team is a positive place to work with a team that strongly values diversity of experience and thought, and we believe in creating an inclusive culture and work environment where you can thrive, innovate, and develop; but most of all, be yourself. Working with vessel operators from all over the globe our team consists of diverse nationalities and has an inclusive working environment in which different values and perspectives are valued with safety ranked as top priority for every activity.
Expect lots of support and encouragement while you’re here. You’ll be working alongside people who share a passion for safety and compliance. We strongly value career growth, and with significant change impacting our industry, you’ll have opportunities to develop new areas of expertise and face rewarding challenges in the digital space as we develop new ways of working.
Assurance Advisor:
We’ll entrust you with responsibility to positively assure the companies' Maritime activities, managing the effective close out of Maritime incidents, conduct reviews of 3rd Party Ship management companies, all of which have a significant impact on organisation's reputation in the maritime industry due to the high level of engagement with external stakeholders. You’ll find yourself in a very visible role and will be the focal point for several vessel Time Charter operators.
As a Marine Assurance Advisor, we’ll be looking to share your maritime expertise and experiences on all areas of Maritime Assurance. Working both independently, yet as an integral part of a virtual team, you’ll thrive on the collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
The successful candidate will undergo training to become OCIMF accredited and maintain an appropriate level of competence to conduct Ship inspections (OCIMF SIRE) Focused training will be given to support the Time Charter Assurance Program. The incumbent will carry out Ship Owner Management reviews of third-party ship managers to determine acceptability for third party period charter business.
The position requires maintenance of the vetting database of vessels and Maritime Assurance Assessors are responsible for maintaining professional relations with all internal customers as well as external customers (Ship owners, Oil Companies, Ship Managers, Industry Organisations - OCIMF, CDI)
Technical Advisor:
To provide maritime expertise and ensure that maritime operations are conducted in accordance with the Group requirements for Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) standards. To protect the Group reputation as well as optimising commercial performance in support of the relevant downstream businesses within the cluster.
As a Technical Advisor, the incumbent will assist with the delivery of following key assurance processes and services:
• Conduct or facilitate assessments of Companie's own, JV and 3rd party marine facilities for all businesses in scope and enter results in the vetting database. Maintain all terminal data within sphere of responsibility up to date and follow-up on all findings following inspection.
• Support the Marine Manager in maintaining the shipping and Barge/vessel assurance for businesses in the cluster.
• Conduct or facilitate the inspection and rating of coastal vessels & barges for use within the cluster.
• Oversee contractor Management for any maritime contracts.
• Assist the HSSE focal points of all businesses in scope in the development and annual review of the maritime safety cases ensuring that controls and risk responses identified are appropriately managed to ALARP.
• Provide maritime advice and support to businesses as required by the Marine Manager as applicable in respect of:-
o Liaising with Port Authorities and other maritime stakeholders
o Port and ship/shore compatibility information.
o Shore Officer training at ship/shore interface
o Ship Quality Assurance
o Technical advice on chartering and contracts
o Emergency/Crisis/Oil spill Response
o Management & mitigation of maritime HSE risks
o Cargo quantity and quality
o Demurrage and other claims
• Provide support to the businesses in the HSSE management of Ship Operators - conduct Ship Operator Management Reviews in accordance with the Assurance Standard.
• Provide technical support to the businesses in vessel owner contract management process including taking part in business performance ship owner reviews.
• Provide support to the businesses in the investigation and follow-up of maritime incidents.
• Promote relationships with relevant regional and national authorities.
• Provide training in relation to maritime activities (ship/shore activities).
• Provide support to the businesses in scope on the application and implementation of applicable downstream global maritime processes.
Job Requirements
Incumbent shall have the following professional competencies:
1) Subject Matter Expert in Maritime Safety consistent with an International Oil Companies’ typical HSSE control framework
2) Risk Management and Process Safety of Crude, Product and Chemical storage and transfer terminals
3) Deep understanding and application of maritime industry standards and requirements such as OCIMF and IMO
4) A sound knowledge of shipping operations, ship/shore interface management, Fuel and Lubricants bunker operations and maritime transportation.
5) Strong communication and relationship building capabilities to influence a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally. Skilled in presentation and product pitching is a must.
What We Need From You
We are keen to hear from women and men who have / have held rank as a senior officer (Deck or Engineering) or equivalent shore based maritime experience. Beyond this we hope to see as many of the following as possible on your CV
• You’ll ideally have at least 36 months actual sea service aboard tankers, of which not less than 18 months should be as senior officer. If there is a shortfall in meeting the above requirements, we will look to help you bridge the gap where possible.
• You’ll ideally bring us a Certificate of Advanced training in the carriage of gas, oil, and chemicals.
• You’ll bring us recent operational or business experience that can be utilised to manage current and emerging maritime risks.
• Evidence of your resilience and ability to successfully manage challenge and conflict.
