QHSE Manager in a Leading Indigenous Maritime and Energy Services Company

We are a leading indigenous maritime and energy services company with decades of industry experience. The company delivers a broad range of services, including security escort vessel operations, marine logistics, offshore support services, vessel management, and manpower solutions to clients within the oil and gas sector.

Renowned for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality services. It offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a culture that supports continuous learning and professional development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: QHSE Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent)
Job Level: Intermediate - Senior Management
Reporting Line: Managing Director

Job Purpose

• We are seeking aqualified and experienced QHSE professionals to join the team.
• The role provides independent assurance that vessels and operations are safe, seaworthy, compliant, technically reliable, and operationally ready to meet client, contractual, and regulatory requirements; while promoting a strong QHSE culture and driving continuous improvement in performance, reliability, and risk management.
• The QHSE Manager leads the development, implementation, and management of a robust Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment management system across the Company's fleet and shore-based operations.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy, Systems & Compliance:

• Manage permits, licenses, vessel certification, and classification/statutory compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and ensure timely, accurate regulatory reporting.
• Develop and implement QHSE strategy, policies, procedures, and manuals aligned with Nigerian regulations (DPR, NIMASA, NOSDRA) and international standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001, ISM/ISPS Code).

Vessel & Asset Assurance:

• Track availability, downtime, and recurring failures, and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Verify vessels remain safe, seaworthy, compliant, and ready for deployment.
• Monitor maintenance programme effectiveness, technical reliability, and structural integrity of vessels, machinery, and mission-critical systems.

Safety & Health Management:

• Deliver safety training programmes and oversee emergency response planning and preparedness.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) across vessel and shore-based operations.
• Develop occupational health programmes and manage medical emergencies/first aid arrangements.

Quality Management & Operational Assurance:

• Verify compliance with operational procedures, company standards, and client requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational discipline, efficiency, and service quality.
• Conduct vessel inspections and operational assessments; manage client feedback and complaints through corrective action.
• Monitor crew competency, certification, training, and watchkeeping standards.

Environmental Management;

• Monitor environmental compliance, manage waste disposal and pollution prevention, and conduct Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Ensure preparedness for environmental incidents.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans covering vessel and shore-based operating areas.

Audits, Inspections & Contractor QA:

• Own the vessel and shore-based audit/inspection programme; conduct audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and track corrective/preventive actions to closure.
• Provide QA oversight during dry-docking, repairs, surveys, and major technical projects; monitor contractor and vendor performance against standards and contractual obligations.

Training, Reporting & Stakeholder Liaison:

• Design and deliver QHSE training programmes; champion a strong QHSE culture.
• Liaise with and manage audits conducted by DPR, NIMASA, NOSDRA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain performance dashboards and KPIs; report fleet and operational condition, readiness, and compliance to Management.

What Success Looks Like

• Vessels and operations are consistently ready, reliable, and compliant with company, statutory, classification, and client requirements.
• Client satisfaction is sustained through consistent service quality, responsive handling of feedback, and reliable operational performance.
• Regulatory submissions and audits (DPR, NIMASA, NOSDRA) are handled accurately and on time.
• Environmental compliance is maintained, with pollution incidents prevented and impacts effectively managed.
• Measurable improvements are achieved across vessel/asset availability, safety performance, health outcomes, environmental stewardship, and overall service quality.
• Risks, deficiencies, and non-conformities across safety, health, quality, and environmental performance are proactively identified and effectively resolved.
• A strong, visible QHSE culture is embedded, with high levels of safety awareness, health protection, and quality discipline across the workforce.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree/HND in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime Studies, HSE, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• NEBOSH certification; ISO 9001/14001/45001 and/or ISM Lead/Internal Auditor certification preferred; IOSH/IEMA membership advantageous.

Experience:

• 7–10 years in maritime, oil & gas, logistics, or industrial operations, including 5+ years in a QHSE role and 3–5 years in Quality/Marine/Technical Assurance, Marine Surveying, Marine Superintendent, Port Captain, or Port Engineer roles.
• Proven experience in audits, inspections, incident investigation, and compliance/policy implementation.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Maritime regulations, ISM/ISPS Code, and Nigerian statutory compliance; ISO management systems; risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Strong report writing, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery skills; computer proficient.

Personal Attributes:

• Independent, objective, and high-integrity; strong attention to detail; analytical and improvement-oriented; effective communicator and leader able to influence and drive a strong QHSE culture.