Marine Vetting & Risk Specialist

Chevron Corp.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corp. in Houston is seeking a Marine Vetting Specialist to lead day-to-day vetting, risk assessment, and approval of third-party vessels essential to our shipping operations.

You will help safeguard people, the environment, cargo, and assets while enabling safe, reliable marine activities. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, vetting experience, and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Seasoned seagoing officer with deck/engineering background.
• Knowledge of MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM, ISPS, MLC, PSC, TMSA, and SIRE.
• Experience evaluating marine risk and vetting decisions.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vessel vetting and clearance processes.
• Process vessel nominations using enterprise systems (PAVIS).
• Apply vessel age, newbuild, post-drydock, and management change guidelines.
• Collaborate with ship owners and operators on vetting matters.
• Support internal stakeholders with vessel clearance status and risk advice.
• Review marine incident reports and ensure root cause analysis documentation.
• Support process improvements and audits; participate in training.

Skills

Seagoing experience

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science / Marine Engineering

CoC Class 1 or Class 2

Tools

Vetting systems (PAVIS)

Job description

Chevron Corp. in Houston is seeking a Marine Vetting Specialist to lead day-to-day vetting, risk assessment, and approval of third-party vessels essential to our shipping operations.

You will help safeguard people, the environment, cargo, and assets while enabling safe, reliable marine activities. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, vetting experience, and effective stakeholder communication.