Port Safety & Operational Improvement Senior Manager

- Act as the Management Team’s principal adviser on port safety improvement, marine-interface risk, critical equipment safety, contractor control and operational risk governance.

- Exercise stop-work authority for any activity presenting imminent danger, uncontrolled critical risk, breach of an approved operating envelope, or absence of required permits, competencies or safeguards.

- Require a documented method statement, risk assessment, permit and competent approval before non-routine or safety-critical work proceeds.

- Independently verify closure and effectiveness of corrective actions before recommending return to service or resumption of affected operations.

- Escalate material risks, repeated non-conformities, delayed actions and conflicts between production pressure and safety requirements to the executive sponsor and Group OHS.

- Participate in port planning, vessel acceptance, maintenance shutdown, change-management and capital-project decisions where safety or operational continuity may be affected.

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Navigational Studies, Marine Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

- Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in bulk cargo and/or container port operations, including at least 5 years in a similar managerial role.

- Technical Expertise: Strong practical knowledge of ship-shore interface, cargo handling, cranes/unloaders, lifting operations, LOTO, confined spaces, and incident investigations.

- Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of Vietnamese maritime and occupational safety regulations; proven ability to liaise with maritime authorities.

- Languages: Professional fluency in English and Vietnamese.

- Preferred Profile: Master Mariner (Ocean-going Vessel Captain); relevant certifications (NEBOSH Diploma, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, CSP) are a plus.