An exciting opportunity has arisen as Global  Customer Support QHSE Manager, reporting to VP GCS QHSE.

We are seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to join our QHSE team. In this role, you will champion our commitment to excellence, overseeing the training, governance, and continuous improvement of our Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) management systems. Your responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards, conducting and supporting comprehensive risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety and quality awareness among our employees. You will know the operation and challenges in detail and provide regular, transparent reports to the leadership team, analyzing our QHSE performance and strategizing ways to enhance our standards, while integrating QHSE considerations seamlessly into our business strategy and operations.

Lead with innovation and impact. Protechting People and Planet drives us forward.

Responsibilities

• Safety Culture and Accountability:  Act as a catalyst and champion of KM's safety culture, leading by example and promoting high accountability.
• HSE and Safety: Develop and oversee HSE protocols specifically tailored for field service engineers, ensuring their safety and compliance with industry standards.
• Quality Training, Process Efficiency, and Customer Issue Resolution: Coordinate training sessions to heighten quality awareness within the team. Implement streamlined processes and procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
• Quality, Management Systems, and ISO Compliance: Support management in aligning quality and management systems with business objectives, ensuring adherence to KM's integrated management system.
• Integration and Procedure Review:  Act as an integrator, reviewing internal KM policies and procedures to ensure their currency and applicability to operations.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Promote innovation and ongoing enhancements within QHSE, fostering proactive approaches to safety, quality, and environmental practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree withing a related field, emphasizing QHSE principles, or experience in operational environment.
• Certifications: Possession of relevant certifications such as ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) indicating expertise in QHSE management systems will be an advantage.
• Substantial hands-on experience in implementing and managing QHSE programs within the the maritime industry, demonstrating a thorough understanding of industry regulations and best practices.
• Leadership and Communication Skills: Demonstrated functional leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and exceptional communication abilities to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check.

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• comply to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

What we can offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• An inspiring and safe work environment
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Professional development and career opportunities

Work location
Any of our KM Global locations

Point of contact
Andy Tristram - VP QHSE – GCS

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 2300 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We work determined to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.
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