Lead Compliance Engineer

Seatrium (SG); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium Limited is seeking a Regulatory and Compliance Leader for Offshore Wind and Offshore Substation projects. You will act as the primary contact for regulatory matters and coordinate with regulators, classification societies, and external consultants to ensure timely approvals and compliant design.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical/marine engineering or environmental science, 5–7 years in regulatory affairs, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Marine Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in regulatory affairs and compliance in 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance and safety programs for offshore wind/substation projects.
• Develop regulatory plans, policies, and procedures; stay updated on regulations.
• Coordinate with regulators, classification societies, and external consultants.
• Review designs and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Provide training and career development for the compliance team.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to integrate compliance early in design.
• Prepare regular compliance reports for Project Engineering Manager.
• Assist with permit applications, safety cases, and EIAs when required.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Regulatory affairs

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Marine Engineering or Environmental Science

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

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