QHSE Specialist (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment)

Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (with possible travel to operational sites and vessels) 

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract with potential to transition to permanent 

Company: ICM HOLDING 

Department: QHSE 

Reporting to: Administration Director (with direct interaction with General Management and Subsidiary Managing Directors) 

Level: Intermediate to Senior 

About ICM HOLDING 

ICM HOLDING – A dynamic holding company headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, serving as a trusted partner and gateway to integrated solutions across Africa. We specialize in logistics, maritime chartering, manpower supply, travel services, and insurance, and are a pioneer in the oil & gas industry, delivering world-class services tailored to evolving client needs. Operating through a multi-subsidiary structure, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices that enable smooth operations in high-risk environments, including maritime activities. 

Your Mission 

• Develop, implement, update, and maintain QHSE management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and local regulations, with specific focus on maritime operations. 

• Deploy, maintain, and continuously improve the Safety Management System (SMS) in full compliance with the ISM Code. 

• Ensure compliance with key international maritime codes and standards, including ISM Code, ISPS Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006, as well as national regulations and flag state requirements. 

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP), JSAs, ship inspections, and incident/near-miss investigations using root cause analysis; manage follow-up on corrective and preventive actions. 

• Perform regulatory watch on maritime conventions (IMO) and local HSE requirements; update key documents (e.g., Security Plan, DUER, Safety Data Sheets). 

• Plan and conduct internal audits (fleet and shore-based), vessel inspections, and prepare/accompany external audits, classification society audits, and Port State Control (PSC) inspections. 

• Ensure environmental compliance through impact assessments, waste management, spill prevention, pollution control, and monitoring of environmental KPIs. 

• Maintain quality systems, perform internal audits, supplier evaluations, and drive continuous improvement across operations. 

• Design and deliver safety training and awareness programs for crews and shore personnel (e.g., H2S awareness, confined space entry, emergency drills, and maritime-specific simulations). 

• Promote a strong proactive safety culture onboard vessels and ashore, including behavioral safety initiatives. 

• Represent ICM HOLDING and its subsidiaries during regulatory inspections, audits, classification surveys, and industry forums; advise senior management on QHSE strategy, risks, and required actions. 

• Develop and monitor QHSE KPIs, prepare performance reports for management and authorities, and manage QHSE documentation. 

Profile Required 

• Bachelor’s degree (Bac +3/4) in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Maritime Studies/Navigation, QSE Management, or related field. 

• 7–10 years of QHSE experience in logistics, maritime operations/chartering, or oil & gas support sectors (experience in maritime safety highly valued; embarked experience or strong maritime environment knowledge is a strong asset). 

• Certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, ISO Lead/Internal Auditor (9001/14001/45001), HAZMAT or Process Safety Management. 

• Designated Person Ashore (DPA) certificate strongly appreciated. 

• In-depth knowledge of ISM and ISPS Codes, IMO conventions, audit techniques, risk analysis, and crisis/emergency management. 

• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken). 

• Strong autonomy, leadership, rigor, adaptability, stakeholder management, and communication skills (written and oral); ability to interpret regulatory texts and translate them into practical actions. 

What We Offer 

✔ Competitive compensation + health insurance. 

✔ Professional development and certification sponsorship. 

✔ Inclusive and collaborative work culture with opportunities for strategic impact. 

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Please submit your CV and cover letter in English, including your availability and salary expectations, using the form below.

Apply before January 4, 2026!