Global Marine Health & Safety Culture Lead

Are you driven by a passion for health and safety, motivated by strategy implementation and eager to make a tangible difference through stakeholder engagement? Look no further—this role offers an exciting pathway for your career!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Marine Health & Safety Culture Lead to champion our mission of fostering a robust safety culture. In this pivotal role, you will define best practices, cultivate an environment of continuous learning, and empower our teams to deliver excellence, every day.

Who We Are

At Svitzer, we are global leaders in towage and sustainable marine solutions, operating in 37 countries with over 450 vessels and a team of 4,000 dedicated professionals. Our mission? Enhancing port and terminal safety while boosting operational efficiency. We've experienced significant growth through new contracts and acquisitions, and we continue to expand our horizons.

Operating 24/7 across the globe, we thrive on collaboration and teamwork. Our culture is one where every voice is heard, and everyone pitches in to navigate both calm and challenging waters.

What We Offer

This role offers exceptional career development in a dynamic, global environment. As part of our international community, you’ll experience a unique balance of professionalism and an informal, supportive atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our flat organizational structure, where leadership is about care and learning, not hierarchy.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape your role and make a real impact on both team performance and the overall success of the company. At Svitzer, we prioritize the well-being and development of our people, offering an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. With ample opportunities to lead key projects and influence our global strategy, you’ll have the freedom to drive your own success.

The Global Marine Health & Safety Culture Lead reports directly to the Head of HSSEQ & Marine Operations in Group Operations. This is a global position based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with up to 40 travel days per year.

Key Responsibilities

As the Global Marine Health & Safety Culture Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the cultural shift in safety across Svitzer by embedding a learning mindset from daily operations using a human factors approach grounded in Safety II/safety differently philosophy
• Driving incident learning processes through data insights, engagement with frontline teams, and learning initiatives.
• Collaborating closely with leadership teams to refine and execute our safety strategy.
• Serving as a Safety Coach to leaders, fostering a proactive and engaged safety culture.
• Spearheading the Global Safety Day and other initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in our health and safety performance.

We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate brings:

• Significant experience driving cultural change, particularly in health and safety across complex organizations using a human factors approach with Safety II/ Safety Differently philosophy
• Expertise in maritime operations or adjacent industries and a strong understanding of associated risks.
• Excellent facilitation and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of successful project management.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment, effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• A structured, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for exceeding expectations.

Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required, as is a valid Danish work and residence permit. Experience in the towage, shipping, or maritime industries is an asset, but not a must.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your contributions will shape the future of our global safety culture, apply by 30 September, 2024, and join us on this exciting journey.

For more information, please contact Head of HSSEQ & Marine Operations, Stephan Martinussen at [email protected]

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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