Compliance Specialist

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the compliance process and ensuring that all company activities align with federal, state, and local maritime regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance safety management programs across CTC.
• Regularly inspect vessels, terminals, equipment, and facilities to assess compliance with safety standards. Identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate safety risks.
• Performs internal management and vessel audits of company processes to support maintaining the TSMS Certification.
• Ensure policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by employees, customers and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of relevant local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to inland marine safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Assist vessel compliance in maintaining a valid Certificate of Inspection (Subchapter M).
• Compile and maintain safety statistics for internal and external reporting.
• Identify potential risks and hazards associated with marine operations.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies, including hazard assessments, risk mitigation plans, and emergency response procedures.
• Develop and implement vetting procedures to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with vessel operators, crew members, regulatory authorities, third-party organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments, such as operations, maintenance, and human resources, to implement safety initiatives and address safety-related concerns.
• Oversee compliance with vessel screening processes and manage any related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, including inspections, incidents, training, and audits.
• Ensure proper documentation of policies, procedures, and reports.
• Ensure document control for USCG and TSMS requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in compliance, safety, or operations within maritime transportation, oil & gas, or other relevant industries.
• Strong knowledge of USCG regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong data analytic skills with demonstrated ability to identify trends and develop actionable takeaways.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and a commitment to staying abreast of trends.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in maritime studies or equivalent educational/professional background, may be substituted with relevant technical, military or maritime background.
• Certification in vessel auditing and surveying
• Experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Familiarity with Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) process.

Physical Capabilities:

• Carry, push, pull, or move 10 pounds regularly, or up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Traverse boats, barges, and tows as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Note that nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, and the list of job tasks is not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by management as needed.