Head of QA/HSE

4 days ago

Singapore FOCAL SEARCH PTE. LTD. Full time

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement the company-wide QA/HSE strategy, aligned with business objectives, international maritime regulations, and sustainability goals.
Serve as the subject matter expert to executive management on all QA/HSE-related matters, including risk mitigation, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Provide leadership across operational sites (shipyards, offshore vessels, engineering divisions) to standardize QA/HSE frameworks.
Quality Assurance (QA)
Establish and maintain ISO-certified QA systems (e.g., ISO 9001) across shipbuilding, vessel operations, and engineering services.
Drive continuous improvement programs (e.g. lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis) to improve product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Conduct and oversee audits (internal, customer, third-party) and ensure timely close-out of non-conformances.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Ensure compliance with applicable HSE laws, IMO conventions (e.g. MARPOL, SOLAS), and classification society requirements (e.g. ABS, DNV).
Promote a zero-incident safety culture through training, behavior-based safety programs, and incident investigations.
Lead emergency response planning and crisis management drills, particularly for offshore and shipyard operations.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
Liaise with flag states, classification societies, regulatory bodies, and major clients to ensure QA/HSE compliance.
Oversee accurate reporting of incidents, near-misses, risk assessments, and environmental impacts.
Prepare monthly and quarterly QA/HSE performance reports for the Board and external stakeholders.
People Management
Lead and mentor QA/HSE professionals across regions, ensuring development, training, and succession planning.
Lead the coordination of cross-functional teams throughout audit, certification, and investigation processes
Sustainability & ESG
Collaborate with ESG and technical teams to support green initiatives such as battery-hybrid vessel implementation, offshore wind support projects, and carbon footprint tracking.
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Engineering, Marine, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in QA/HSE roles within the offshore marine, shipbuilding, or oil & gas industries.
Strong knowledge of IMO, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), ISM Code, ISPS Code, and OHSAS regulations.
Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001/14001/45001) preferred.
Proven leadership and cross-cultural team management experience.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Competencies:
Strategic thinking and risk-based decision-making
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Leadership with integrity and accountability
Collaborative mindset with a drive for excellence
High attention to detail, especially in regulatory and technical documentation
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