TITLE: Compliance Inspector - Offshore
WORKING LOCATION: Offshore - New Iberia, LA (primary departure site)
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
SCHEDULE: 14 days on/14 days off (offshore)
FLSA STATUS: Salaried - Exempt
JOB SUMMARY: The Compliance Technician reports to the Safety & Compliance Manager and is responsible for conducting compliance site visits to W&T Offshore locations on an as needed basis.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Review BSEE and USCG required plans, procedures, diagrams and manuals referenced on the Compliance Checklist
- Ensure that all observations are unbiased and made independently of operations
- Verify all deficiencies are corrected from last inspection conducted
- Conduct site safety visits on well work projects, lift boats, drilling rigs and decommissioning projects.
- Conduct accidents, incidents, spills, near miss and other special investigations as requested.
- Work with government agencies as requested by the Safety Manager (USCG, BSEE).
- Review lock out/tag out of long term and temporary equipment
- Ensure all identification signs are in the proper places as referenced in the Compliance Checklist.
- Ensure annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily activities have been conducted, as referenced in the Compliance Checklist, by reviewing all paperwork generated since the previous W&T compliance visit.
- Conduct a facility walk-through and look for safety and environmental issues and record findings on the Compliance Checklist. Also, observe personnel activities and ensure that they are following all applicable safe work practices.
- Participate in the daily safety meeting, as applicable, and discuss relevant SEMS and compliance topics and answer SEMS-related questions.
- Test operators on SEMS by asking where plans, policies and procedures are located.
- Review platform drawings with operators to see if they are up to date and include any recent changes to the platform.
- Review operating procedures with operators
- Complete Compliance Checklist, and review it with the applicable PIC and field foreman.
- Submit Checklist to the email distribution identified by the Safety Manager.
- Duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCAITON & EXPERIENCE:- 10+ years offshore oil and gas industry experience and familiarity with BSEE/USCG/EPA safety, environmental and related programs
- Can substitute some industry experience with offshore regulatory experience
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Good organization skills are a must along with the ability to multi-task.
- Excellent writing skills are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required.
- Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook), PDF and other related software required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to report to offshore platforms, drilling rigs and work vessels
- Ability to travel offshore 100% and adhere to the company offshore scheduled of 14 days on and 14 days off
- Required wearing of personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hardhat, appropriate footwear, earplugs, etc.) as appropriate.
- Ability to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and management
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around offshore work environment as needed
- Comply with company policies and procedure
PHYSICAL REQIREMENTS: - Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, and climbing steps and/or ladders to inspect equipment when necessary.
- Requires passing of HUET and water survival courses.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).
W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.
