Safety Management

• Assist the Safety Manager in providing a continuous communication link between each ship and the company
• Support the Safety Manager in duties related to the Crisis Management Team
• Serve as DPA and fill that role for the Crisis Management Team in the absence of the Safety Manger
• Manage crew and emergency contact lists from each ship

Operations

• Manage all voyage and noon reports from each ship underway
• Plan and coordinate drills as required
• Monitor and manage Safety Management Report Forms (SMRF) and Risk Assessments
• Support safety management reviews and master’s reviews
• Conduct crew candidate technical reviews as required
• Track onboard crew working hours
• Track expiry dates of ships certificates as required

Documentation & Review

• Plan and conduct shipboard/office audits as required
• Draft and revise SMS documents as required
• Monitor upcoming Class & Flag legislation and plan for implementation of relevant changes
• Conduct SMS familiarization for incoming officers as required
• Conduct monthly Marine Operations SMS checklist
• Other duties as assigned

For this role you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) from four-year College or University; or four years related industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificate of Competency in accordance with STCW A-II/2 or A-11/1 preferred.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year. 

Interpersonal Skills

• Must enjoy working with people; strong interpersonal skills required.
• Enthusiastic and relational approach to working with volunteers, colleagues, and subordinates within the structure of Mercy Ships.
• Must be a team player and willing to collaborate with others.
• Committed to providing the best possible customer service.
• Ability to embrace, promote, and participate in a well-functioning, productive, and professional team, especially across departments.

Computer Skills

• Strong computer skills required, high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capacity to learn and work with enterprise software systems:
• Marine Operations Ship Management System (DNV ShipManager)
• Mercy Ships intranet (Navigator)
• Human Resources Management System (Vista)

Marine Experience

• Familiar with STCW and flag state certification requirements for mariners
• Familiar with MLC requirements
• Maintain an in depth working knowledge of the Company SMS
• Complete an ISM internal auditor course

Personal/Leadership skills

• Ability to forecast needs and plan ahead for unexpected changes
• Self-motivated, driven, and thorough
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally while meeting medical travel requirements
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision, and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.