HSQE Senior Manager – Maritime Operations

About the role

Patriot Maritime is seeking an experienced HSQE Senior Manager to lead health, safety, quality and environmental initiatives across its maritime fleet and shoreside operations. Based in Houston, you will act as the Designated Person Ashore and Management Representative, driving compliance with ISM, ISO 9001/14001 and internal SQMS standards while championing AI‑enabled safety processes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the company’s HSQE management systems.
• Serve as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and Management Representative for ISM/ISO and SQMS matters.
• Conduct accident, near‑miss and root‑cause investigations and produce lessons‑learned reports.
• Lead internal ISO 9001/14001 and ISM audits, and coordinate external class audits.
• Deliver ISO, ISM and SQMS training to shore‑side staff and shipboard senior officers.
• Manage the Safety & Quality Management of Change process using Docmap.
• Oversee the SQMS Management Review process, set quality goals and track performance metrics.
• Participate in spill response teams and environmental programs.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience in maritime HSQE management.
• Strong knowledge of ISM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and SQMS frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead investigations and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills for training and stakeholder engagement.

Required skills

• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• International Ship Management (ISM)
• Safety Quality Management System (SQMS)
• AI tools for safety analytics
• Docmap audit management platform
• Audit software and incident analysis tools