Based in Duisburg, this role will support a sizeable inland shipping operation and will have a particular focus on incident investigation, root cause analysis, operational safety and the continued development of the company's Safety Management System.
This is an opportunity for an experienced HSSEQ professional to take a visible role within the business, working closely with both shore-based colleagues and vessel crews to identify risks, improve operating practices and strengthen safety performance across the fleet.
The Role
You will be responsible for investigating and analysing incidents, near misses and other safety-related events across the fleet, ensuring that lessons learned are translated into practical improvements.
A key part of the position will be turning investigation findings into meaningful actions, including amendments to procedures, improvements to the Safety Management System and the development of training and awareness initiatives.
You will also contribute to wider HSSEQ and operational projects relating to cargo operations, terminal interfaces, navigation and vessel safety.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses
- Carrying out root cause analysis and identifying underlying operational and organisational factors
- Developing corrective and preventative actions following investigations
- Translating lessons learned into fleet-wide guidance, procedures and training
- Reviewing industry incidents and identifying relevant learning opportunities
- Supporting the continued development of the Safety Management System
- Contributing to risk assessments and operational safety initiatives
- Working closely with vessel crews and shore-based departments on HSSEQ matters
- Supporting projects focused on operational excellence, cargo safety and navigation
- Monitoring changes to legislation, regulations and industry best practice
- Helping strengthen the organisation's wider safety culture
You will ideally come from an inland or tanker shipping environment and bring several years of experience within HSSEQ, marine safety, incident investigation or accident prevention.
You should be comfortable working independently on investigations while also engaging constructively with operational teams, vessel personnel and senior stakeholders.
The successful candidate will ideally offer:
- Strong experience within HSSEQ, marine safety or operational risk
- Previous exposure to tanker operations or inland navigation
- Practical experience conducting incident and accident investigations
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and risk management methodologies
- A good understanding of Safety Management Systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The confidence to challenge existing practices constructively
- Good communication and stakeholder-management skills
- A practical, solution-focused approach to improving safety
- German and English language skills at approximately B2 level or above
- Dutch language skills would be advantageous
- The Existing right to work in Germany is a MUST to be considered
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to join an established shipping organisation where HSSEQ has a direct influence on operational performance.
You will work within an experienced team while having considerable scope to shape investigation processes, develop safety initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of fleet operations.
The position offers a permanent employment contract, an attractive overall package, flexible working options where appropriate, professional development opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career within a business that continues to invest in its people and operations.
If you have a strong background in HSSEQ and incident investigation and are looking for a role where you can have a tangible impact on safety standards across an inland shipping fleet, we would be interested in speaking with you.