Job Description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management is a ship manager based in Hamburg, Germany, with entities in Rhoon, the Netherlands, and Singapore. We are proud to be entrusted with the management of container vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, multi-purpose and heavy-lift vessels. Our shareholders are the globally operating Wilhelmsen Group and MPC Capital AG. We offer our clients commercial asset and ship management.

To join our team in Hamburg, we are looking for an

HSEQ Manager (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities:

In this role, you will ensure full compliance with processes, procedures, and quality standards. Acting as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA), you serve as the key link between the vessels and management on all safety-related matters. In addition, you will take on the role of Company Security Officer (CSO).

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and as Company Security Officer (CSO)
  • Monitoring vessel operations to ensure compliance with the company’s Safety Management System as well as applicable international and national regulations 
  • Analysing internal and external audit findings, following up on identified issues, and contributing to corrective action plans
  • Identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks and deviations, and ensuring the timely implementation of effective corrective and preventive measures
  • Ensuring that deviation reports are followed up and closed out within required timelines and to a high-quality standard
  • Leading or actively participating in incident and accident investigations
  • Providing input to Experience Feedback, Safety Bulletins, Memo from Manager, and support the continuous development of the Shipboard Safety Management System
  • Conducting internal audits or inspections as required
  • You support the ship vetting process incl. Rightship, SIRE or CDI, as applicable to the assigned vessels, incl. preparation, conduct and follow-up
  • Supporting office audit processes, including preparation, execution, and follow-up

    • Your Profile

    To succeed in this role, you bring the following qualifications and competencies:

  • Technical or maritime qualifications, preferably combined with relevant seagoing experience
  • In-depth knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and industry standards
  • Previous experience in HSEQ-related roles is considered an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • A proactive mindset with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
  • An innovative, solution-oriented, and results-driven approach to your work
  • A valid Company Security Officer (CSO) qualification
  • Proficient user of the MS Office package
  • Willingness to be available for emergency response outside of normal working hours and to travel on short notice
  • EU working entitlement is essential

    • If you want to face new challenges with us, please upload your documents including salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. We look forward to receiving your application.

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