Lead Compliance Engineer

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium Limited is seeking a Regulatory & Compliance Leader to oversee offshore wind and offshore substation projects. You will coordinate regulatory matters, develop compliance plans, and ensure adherence to international and local requirements.

You will lead a team of regulatory professionals, collaborate with engineering, procurement, and external authorities, and drive risk assessments and essential documentation throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred in relevant regulatory or engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of international and local offshore wind regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for regulatory and compliance matters for offshore wind and offshore substation projects.
• Oversee regulatory reviews of designs and documentation to ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead a team responsible for regulatory compliance and technical safety, guiding career development.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Compliance leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory documentation

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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

• 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 Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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