Lead Compliance Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities 1.Regulatory and Compliance Leadership: · Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory and compliance matters related to Offshore Wind and Offshore Substation projects · Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of international and local regulations, including environmental, local regulation such as BOEM, safety, and maritime regulations. · Stay abreast of regulatory requirements, flag requirements, and industry best practices, developing and updating regulatory compliance plans,policies, and procedures. 2. Regulatory Review and Documentation: · Conduct regulatory reviews of offshore substation designs and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. · Prepare and submit regulatory compliance documents, assist and collaborate with developer and/or client to provide input for permit applications, safety cases, and environmental impact assessments where require. · Review and analyze reports from third-party consultants, providing critical feedback and recommendations. 3. Team Management and Development: · Lead and mentor a team responsible for regulatory compliance and technical safety, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and providing career development guidance. · Direct the team's progress in delivering regulatory requirements, plans,and reports, ensuring these are integrated into the design at an early stage. · Manage the transformation of contractual specifications into cost-effective engineering solutions, following relevant codes, standards, and classification requirements. 4. Project Coordination and Support: · Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (e.g., E&I, Piping,Mechanical) on problem areas related to regulatory compliance and technical safety. · Provide regulatory compliance to commercial marketing, bidding, and procurement activities during pre-contract and contract development phases of Offshore wind and substation projects. · Manage team coordination on design changes, ensuring follow-up on regulatory updates. 5. Interface and Liaison: · Liaise with regulatory bodies, classification societies, third parties andother relevant authorities to obtain necessary approvals and certifications. · Manage relationships with external consultants, regulatory specialists, and internal departments to ensure a holistic approach to compliance. 6. Strategy and Program Development: · Develop and implement compliance strategies and programs to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. · Initiate the development of compliance matrices to maximize team performance, accuracy, and design compliance. · Contribute to the development of company policies and procedures related to regulatory compliance. 7. Risk Management and Auditing: · Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies specific to offshore wind and substation projects. · Manage the development and maintenance of a recommendation register, ensuring that feedback from safety studies is integrated into project designs. 8. Reporting and Communication: · Prepare regular reports on compliance status and regulatory risks for Project Engineering Manager. · Review team reports for accuracy and liaise with customers, statutory, and classification authorities on design and compliance issues affecting production start-up. 9. Training and Development: · Develop and deliver training programs to ensure staff awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance procedures. · Provide career development guidance and routine administrative responsibilities, such as leave and course approvals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements · Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Marine Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, an advanced degree is preferred. · Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in regulatory affairs and compliance within the offshore industry. · In-depth knowledge of international and local regulations applicable to offshore wind engineering and substation design. · Strong understanding of risk assessment and management principles. · Experience in preparing and submitting regulatory compliance documents and permit applications. · Familiarity with technical aspects of offshore wind and Offshore substations, including high voltage systems, grid connection requirements, and marine engineering considerations. · Proven experience in leading teams, mentoring, and guiding junior engineers. · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited