HSE Superintendent, Quality Assurance Department 1 (LNG)

1. Role Purpose

To support the HSEQ & Audit Division in the effective implementation of the Company’s HSE management framework across ship-management activities, with primary responsibility for supporting FSRU project or new build LNGC project during project development, pre-delivery, commissioning, operational readiness and subsequent operations.

The role will provide dedicated HSE coordination for FSRU project or new build LNGC, including project-specific regulatory requirements, Safety Case/MHI activities, operational safety, emergency preparedness, management of change and integration with the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS).

As part of the wider HSEQ & Audit Division, the Superintendent will also support fleet and other ship-management HSE activities as assigned, including vessel support, incident management, risk assessment, audits, inspections, safety initiatives and operational assurance.

During the initial induction period, involvement in wider MOLGSM ship-management activities will be encouraged to develop familiarity with the Company’s fleet operations, unified SMS, HSEQ governance and internal working arrangements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. FSRU Project HSE Coordination

• Act as the HSEQ focal point for routine FSRU project matters.
• Coordinate HSE activities during project development, construction, pre-delivery, commissioning and operational readiness.
• Participate in project HSE meetings, workshops, risk studies and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate and monitor HSE actions arising from project meetings, audits, studies and regulatory reviews.
• Support project-specific Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Work closely with Marine, Technical, crewing and other relevant functions to ensure appropriate HSE input throughout the project.

B. Safety Case, MHI & Regulatory Requirements

• Support MOLGSM’s involvement in meeting applicable Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) and Major Hazard Installation (MHI) requirements.
• Coordinate MOLGSM operational and SMS input for the FSRU scope of the Safety Case and associated MHI requirements.
• Participate in relevant safety studies and workshops, including:

o Major Accident Hazard (MAH) Register;

o Safety Critical Elements and Performance Standards (SCEPS);

o Safety Critical Task Analysis (SCTA);

o HAZID / HAZOP; and

o other applicable project risk studies.

• Support follow-up of actions and recommendations arising from Safety Case and regulatory activities.
• Coordinate with the project organisation, consultants, Classification Society and relevant authorities on assigned HSE matters.

Formal ownership/accountability for the MHI Safety Case within the FSRU’s scope and associated regulatory obligations shall remain in accordance with the established project governance and responsibility matrix.

C. SMS & Project-Specific Procedures

• Review the interface between MOLGSM’s unified SMS and FSRU-specific operational and regulatory requirements.
• Identify requirements requiring project-specific procedures, supplements or bridging arrangements.
• Support development and review of procedures covering areas such as:

o LNG transfer and regasification;

o gas send-out;

o SIMOPS;

o permit-to-work;

o isolation and reinstatement;

o abnormal and emergency operations;

o contractor management; and

o other FSRU-specific activities.

• Ensure project-specific requirements are appropriately integrated with the Company’s overall HSEQ management framework without unnecessarily affecting fleet-wide procedures.

D. Emergency Preparedness & Terminal Interface

• Support development and alignment of the FSRU–terminal HSE interface.
• Review ship-shore emergency response arrangements, communication and escalation protocols.
• Support emergency preparedness exercises and validation of project-specific emergency procedures.
• Coordinate alignment of incident notification, reporting and investigation requirements between MOLGSM, terminal/charterer and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support development of bridging arrangements where terminal/project requirements differ from existing Company procedures.

E. Assurance & Operational Readiness

• Support HVPQ preparation and vessel assurance readiness.
• Support SIRE/vetting and other applicable external assurance requirements.
• Participate in HSE audits, inspections and operational readiness reviews.
• Monitor closure of HSE observations and actions before commissioning and commencement of operations.
• Support HSEQ aspects of vessel delivery, handover and transition into normal operations.

F. General Ship-Management HSE Support

As part of the HSEQ & Audit Division, support other fleet and ship-management activities as assigned, including:

• Vessel HSE support and operational queries.
• Incident and near-miss review, investigation and follow-up.
• Risk assessment and MOC review.
• Internal and external audits and inspections.
• Emergency response activities.
• HSE performance monitoring and reporting.
• Fleet safety campaigns, lessons learned and safety initiatives.
• Review and continuous improvement of Company SMS procedures.
• Other HSEQ duties according to operational requirements.

3. Key Interfaces

The position will work closely with:

• HSEQ & Audit Division;
• Marine, Technical and Seafarer/Crewing functions;
• Owners, terminal and charters organisation;
• Vessel and newbuilding teams;
• Terminal and other project stakeholders;
• Classification Society and Safety Case consultants;
• Relevant Singapore authorities; and
• Other internal and external stakeholders as required.

4. Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree, diploma or recognised professional qualification in Marine, Engineering, Safety, HSE or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in LNG shipping, FSRU, LNG terminal, offshore/process industry or other comparable high-hazard operations.
• Good practical knowledge of safety management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation and emergency response.
• Experience participating in HAZID, HAZOP, risk assessment or similar safety studies.
• Ability to review operational and technical procedures from an HSE perspective.
• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary project and operational teams.

Highly Desirable

• Previous LNG vessel, FSRU or LNG terminal experience.
• Seagoing LNG experience or equivalent operational background.
• Process safety / Major Accident Hazard management experience.
• Knowledge of Singapore WSHA/MHI requirements.
• Experience with Safety Case regimes.
• Familiarity with MAH Register, SCEPS and SCTA methodologies.
• Experience with OCIMF/SIRE/HVPQ requirements.
• Experience dealing with regulators, Classification Societies, terminals and major energy operators.

5. Key Competencies

• Strong HSE and operational safety judgement.
• Practical understanding of marine and process-safety interfaces.
• Ability to translate regulatory and project requirements into workable operational arrangements.
• Strong analytical, coordination and follow-up capability.
• Ability to constructively challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Good incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a developing project environment.
• Collaborative approach across Marine, Technical, HSEQ and project functions.

6. Initial Assignment Priorities

The initial focus will include:

• Familiarisation with MOLGSM fleet operations, unified SMS and HSEQ governance.
• Supporting development and implementation of the FSRU scope of the MHI Safety Case
• Supporting MAH, SCEPS, SCTA and associated safety studies.
• Establishing the interface between MOLGSM’s SMS and the project-specific requirements.
• Supporting project MOC and risk-management activities.
• Developing terminal and emergency-response interface arrangements.
• Supporting HVPQ, assurance and operational readiness.
• Establishing sustainable HSE support arrangements for the FSRU following commissioning.

7. Assignment Flexibility

The position will have primary focus on the FSRU project, while remaining part of the HSEQ & Audit Division and supporting wider fleet and ship-management requirements according to operational priorities.

The balance of responsibilities may evolve as the FSRU project progresses from development and commissioning into steady-state operations.

Notes:
We offer attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome.

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