Regional Compliance Manager

Regional Compliance Manager
Job Summary:
The Regional Compliance Manager is a vital expert in maritime compliance, responsible for overseeing vessel inspections, audits, investigations, and ensuring adherence to international maritime laws and regulations within a designated geographic region. This role plays a key part in maintaining vessel and maritime organization compliance, supporting marine safety, pollution prevention, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with internal teams, vessel operators, inspectors, and government authorities, the Regional Compliance Manager ensures regulatory standards are consistently met and upheld.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage compliance inspections and audits of vessels operating within the assigned region.
• Perform audits, inspections, and investigations to evaluate compliance with international maritime conventions, laws, and regulations.
• Coordinate with maritime regulatory authorities and port state control officials during vessel inspections and related activities.
• Participate in meetings with regulatory agencies to discuss compliance initiatives, marine safety, and pollution prevention.
• Support inspector training programs, including professional development and cross-training opportunities.
• Evaluate the performance and quality of contract inspectors, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee inspector and auditor activities to ensure technical knowledge and professional competencies remain current.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations regarding operational controls and compliance-related decisions.
• Assist in developing and updating inspection procedures, audit forms, checklists, and related documentation.
• Support investigations by reviewing reports, evaluating findings, and providing technical input.
• Investigate marine casualties and personnel-related incidents, preparing detailed reports.
• Review and analyze inspection reports, audit findings, and vessel performance data to identify compliance risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Offer technical assistance to vessel operators to support regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Support compliance activities involving LNG operations, including inspector training, technical consultations, and policy development.
• Deliver training and oversee inspectors as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Professional experience in the maritime industry, including merchant marine service, military maritime operations, vessel surveying, port state control inspections, or related technical disciplines.
• Working knowledge of international maritime laws, conventions, and regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate technical information, identify compliance issues, and support decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general office equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing in English.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with vessel operators, inspectors, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a virtual or dispersed team environment.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region for inspections, audits, and meetings.
• Ability to board vessels in port and at sea, including under adverse weather conditions.
• Flexibility to accommodate vessel inspections outside traditional business hours.
• Ability to lift approximately 15-20 pounds.
• Preferred: Experience as a Port State Control officer, seagoing officer, classification society surveyor, or similar maritime professional; training or experience in maritime safety, security, environmental protection, and labor compliance; familiarity with LNG vessel operations and related compliance requirements.

Take the next step in your maritime compliance career-apply now to join a dedicated team committed to safety, regulation, and operational excellence.
Pandologic. Keywords: Compliance Manager, Location: Houston, TX - 77007