Remote Maritime Safety & Compliance Leader (TSMS)

Parker Towing Company; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental coverage options

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Parker Towing Company seeks a Safety & Compliance Manager to administer TSMS, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead vessel safety initiatives across our marine operations. You will collaborate with vessel crews, shore-side leadership, TPOs, and the USCG to maintain COI readiness and enforce safety policies.

The role requires strong writing, auditing, and incident-investigation skills, with responsibilities spanning training, audits, and security drills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, maritime operations, occupational health, a technical field, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in maritime safety, regulatory compliance, vessel operations, auditing, inspections, or a related field preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of TSMS, 46 CFR Subchapter M, and inland towing vessel requirements.
• Strong technical writing skills with safety policies, procedures, manuals, and standards.
• Experience administering or supporting a safety management system, including audits and corrective actions.
• Experience coordinating with USCG and Third-Party Organizations on inspections and COIs.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of maritime security requirements and OSHA basics.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and improve TSMS in line with 46 CFR Subchapter M and regulations.
• Draft and maintain safety policies, manuals, and TSMS documentation.
• Evaluate policies for regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Communicate policies to vessel personnel and leadership for implementation.
• Monitor compliance and coordinate corrective actions.
• Conduct vessel safety inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Coordinate with USCG and TPOs on inspections and certifications.
• Prepare for COI inspections and support leadership during inspections.
• Track findings and close out corrective actions with proper documentation.
• Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop and deliver vessel safety training and drills.
• Plan and oversee annual fleetwide security drills with port divisions.
• Audit security programs such as the AWO Alternate Security Program.
• Visit vessels to assess safety, identify hazards and coach staff.
• Analyze data to identify policy and operational improvements.
• Monitor changes in USCG regulations and Subchapter M requirements.
• Maintain safety documentation and management reports.
• Represent the company at safety and compliance meetings and training.

Skills

TSMS knowledge

Subchapter M

USCG liaison

Audits & inspections

Policy development

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, maritime operations, occupational health, or related discipline

Tools

Job description

Parker Towing Company seeks a Safety & Compliance Manager to administer TSMS, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead vessel safety initiatives across our marine operations. You will collaborate with vessel crews, shore-side leadership, TPOs, and the USCG to maintain COI readiness and enforce safety policies.

The role requires strong writing, auditing, and incident-investigation skills, with responsibilities spanning training, audits, and security drills.