Marine Standards Manager, DPA

Marine Standards Manager, DPA

Primary Location: Vancouver, BC

Employee Status: Full Time

The Company

Bridgemans Services Group (BSG), is a global provider of workforce floatels and marine services. BSG customizes services to the exact needs and locations of clients, ensuring solutions meet precise specifications, including logistics, crew transfers, housekeeping, catering, and the fulfillment of all HSE requirements.

The Opportunity

The Marine Standards Manager oversees the efficient operations of a fleet of supply, and transport vessels. As the Designated Person Ashore (DPA), the ideal candidate will have experience with Marine operations and a strong HSE background.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Vessel Operations Oversight:

• Support vessel operations by overseeing, vessel maintenance, safety, navigation, and crew management, to provide the Operations Manager with functional and fit vessels and crew.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, industry standards, and international conventions.
• Educate and keep team members informed of upcoming changes and support any process management for changes.

Safety and Quality Assurance:

• Support HSE team with safety management systems, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

• Understand operational budgets, with a focus on expense analysis and optimized cost savings.

Crew Management:

• Work with the HR team and project operations to coordinate crewing activities, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and ensuring proper certifications and competence levels.

Vessel Inspections and Surveys:

• In collaboration with the vessel's ship management, arrange and oversee vessel inspections, surveys, and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Technical Operations Support:

• Support vessel's ship management in ensuring that various aspects of ship management, including maintenance, repairs, and logistics are performed timely.

Vendor and Contractor Management:

• Engage and manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers for ship maintenance and repairs, crewing, Transport Canada and other applicable services.

Inventory and Procurement:

• Oversee inventory levels, manage spare parts, and coordinate procurement activities for necessary equipment and supplies.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and ensure documentation compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor the performance of crew, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for improvement in ship management processes and implement enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support overall project success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine operations and HSE management.
• Strong knowledge of Transport Canada regulations and marine safety practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Marine certifications combined with marine experience (DPA, SVOP, SVMO, or equivalent) will preferred.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Previous proven sailing experience as Master Mariner preferred

Working Conditions

• Potential repetitive, physical activity involved (walking, kneeling, reaching, lifting)
• Lifting light to medium weight (up to 20 too 50lbs)
• Exposure to environmental elements including extreme weather conditions

At Bridgemans Services Group we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success. We are committed to workplace excellence, safe work environments and the communities where we work and live. Bridgemans Services Group hires on the basis of merit and is committed to Employment equity and development.

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to careers@brgmans.com with "Marine Standards Manager, DPA" in subject line.

We appreciate all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.