Compliance Manager

Job Title: Compliance Manager
Company: American Commercial Barge Line
Location: Houston, TX (Channelview); ACBL HQ - Jeffersonville, IN
Job Type: Full-Time; Salary

Join the American Commercial Barge Line team as a Compliance Manager and be the driving force behind regulatory excellence! In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert support and strategic leadership to ensure our company not only meets but exceeds all regulatory expectations. You'll collaborate across departments to uphold the highest standards of compliance and integrity. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and leading with purpose, we want to hear from you!

When you join ACBL... American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.

What you will be doing... Your IMPACT

• Manage the Vessel Survey and/or Vessel Audit program, both Internal and External.
• Develop a pool of vessel auditors and surveyors to complete auditing/surveying activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to schedule all inspections with minimal disruption to operations.
• Partner with the USCG and Third-Party Organization (TPO) and make all notifications in accordance with regulations.
• Manage the Company's Vessel Response Program, Vessel Security Program, Facility Security Program, including necessary internal and external audits under such programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all closeouts are completed and documented within the standards required in ACBL's Safety Management System (SMS).
• Assist the Company's Internal Vessel Audit and Survey Programs by conducting audits/surveys.
• Attend industry meetings, working groups, and company meetings.
• Update and maintain Compliance Documents aboard ACBL Vessels.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for...

You will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Marine Operations, or a related field is required.
• Must be trained, or capable of being trained, in the use of Intelex software.
• Experience as a marine inspector, auditor, or surveyor.
• Experience and training in root cause analysis investigation techniques.
• Working knowledge of government regulations applicable to inland and near coastal marine transportation (USCG, MTSA, etc.) is desired.
• Working knowledge and experience with industry standards and best practices, including OCIMF, SIRE, TMSA and RCP is highly desirable.
• Must develop (or possess) a working knowledge of USCG and government regulations, more specifically 46 CFR parts 136-144 (Subchapter M - Towing Vessels).
• Must pass OSHA HAZWOPER and ICS 100-300, 700 and 800 courses and maintain those certifications.
• Qualification as a Designated Person Ashore.
• Project Manager skills desired.
• USCG licensing is desired.

Even better if you have...

• 5-8 Years of experience in safety, compliance, vetting, regulatory or closely related field.

Reasons you will love working at ACBL ...

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of vessels and equipment.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Commitment to safety and professional development
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.

FLSA Status:

Exempt