... marine systems, lifesaving equipment, firefighting systems, emergency preparedness, regulatory ... Serve as backup company liaison with ABS on class-related requirements, surveys, findings ...
... marine systems, lifesaving equipment, firefighting systems, emergency preparedness, regulatory ... Serve as backup company liaison with ABS on class-related requirements, surveys, findings ...
Familiarity with SOLAS, ABS, GL-DNV, HAB requirements, ASTM standards, and USCG Regulations desired ... ship surveys and to support field personnel as directed by supervisor. · Maintain, support, and ...
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Familiarity with SOLAS, ABS, GL-DNV, HAB requirements, ASTM standards, and USCG Regulations desired ... ship surveys and to support field personnel as directed by supervisor. · Maintain, support, and ...
Coordinate vessel inspections and surveys Shipyard & Repair Management * Plan and manage vessel ... Knowledge of ABS, Coast Guard, and commercial vessel regulatory requirements Working Conditions and ...
Coordinate vessel inspections and surveys Shipyard & Repair Management * Plan and manage vessel ... Knowledge of ABS, Coast Guard, and commercial vessel regulatory requirements Working Conditions and ...
Coordinate vessel inspections and surveys Shipyard & Repair Management * Plan and manage vessel ... Knowledge of ABS, Coast Guard, and commercial vessel regulatory requirements Working Conditions and ...
Coordinate vessel inspections and surveys Shipyard & Repair Management * Plan and manage vessel ... Knowledge of ABS, Coast Guard, and commercial vessel regulatory requirements Working Conditions and ...
Ship Superintendent
North Kingstown, RI · On-site
... Senesco Marine, LLC is seeking an experienced Ship Superintendent to oversee all shipyard ... C surveyors, and classification societies during construction, trials, and commissioning phases ...
Ship Superintendent
North Kingstown, RI · On-site
... Senesco Marine, LLC is seeking an experienced Ship Superintendent to oversee all shipyard ... C surveyors, and classification societies during construction, trials, and commissioning phases ...
Contract Creo Modeler
Spring, TX · On-site +1
Collaborate effectively with engineers, surveyors, and project teams to ensure deliverables meet ... Experience with ABS classification, marine engineering, or digital ship model development.
Contract Creo Modeler
Spring, TX · On-site +1
Collaborate effectively with engineers, surveyors, and project teams to ensure deliverables meet ... Experience with ABS classification, marine engineering, or digital ship model development.
Ship Superintendent
North Kingstown, RI · On-site
... Senesco Marine, LLC is seeking an experienced Ship Superintendent to oversee all shipyard ... Act as the point of contact for scheduling with QC surveyors, and classification societies during ...
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Ship Superintendent
North Kingstown, RI · On-site
... Senesco Marine, LLC is seeking an experienced Ship Superintendent to oversee all shipyard ... Act as the point of contact for scheduling with QC surveyors, and classification societies during ...
Contract Creo Modeler
Spring, TX · On-site
Collaborate effectively with engineers, surveyors, and project teams to ensure deliverables meet ... Experience with ABS classification, marine engineering, or digital ship model development.
Contract Creo Modeler
Spring, TX · On-site
Collaborate effectively with engineers, surveyors, and project teams to ensure deliverables meet ... Experience with ABS classification, marine engineering, or digital ship model development.
Senior Test Engineer - Battery Systems
$125K - $150K/yr
Execute ABS and USCG witness tests on-site, including pre-test dry runs, surveyor walkthroughs, and ... Marine, naval, or shipboard experience. Bonus points if you have ever stood a watch. How we work We ...
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Senior Test Engineer - Battery Systems
$125K - $150K/yr
Execute ABS and USCG witness tests on-site, including pre-test dry runs, surveyor walkthroughs, and ... Marine, naval, or shipboard experience. Bonus points if you have ever stood a watch. How we work We ...
Ship Superintendent
North Kingstown, RI · On-site
... Senesco Marine, LLC is seeking an experienced Ship Superintendent to oversee all shipyard ... Act as the point of contact for scheduling with QC surveyors, and classification societies during ...
Ship Superintendent
North Kingstown, RI · On-site
... Senesco Marine, LLC is seeking an experienced Ship Superintendent to oversee all shipyard ... Act as the point of contact for scheduling with QC surveyors, and classification societies during ...
Port Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Coordinates proper lay-up of critical equipment and systems with Government Marine Surveyors ... ABS NS-E, NS-5 Software database entry experience is strongly desired * Advanced proficiency in the ...
Port Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Coordinates proper lay-up of critical equipment and systems with Government Marine Surveyors ... ABS NS-E, NS-5 Software database entry experience is strongly desired * Advanced proficiency in the ...
Coordinates proper lay-up of critical equipment and systems with Government Marine Surveyors ... ABS NS-E, NS-5 Software database entry experience is strongly desired * Advanced proficiency in the ...
Coordinates proper lay-up of critical equipment and systems with Government Marine Surveyors ... ABS NS-E, NS-5 Software database entry experience is strongly desired * Advanced proficiency in the ...
... teams, ABS surveyors, USCG representatives, subcontractors, and vessel management teams. The ... The successful candidate must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested ...
... teams, ABS surveyors, USCG representatives, subcontractors, and vessel management teams. The ... The successful candidate must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested ...
Fabrication Manager
Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
Background working with ABS, Lloyd's Register, DNV, or RINA class surveyors on structural repair plans. * Familiarity with Fort Lauderdale / South Florida marine market and yard operations.
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Fabrication Manager
Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
Background working with ABS, Lloyd's Register, DNV, or RINA class surveyors on structural repair plans. * Familiarity with Fort Lauderdale / South Florida marine market and yard operations.
... teams, ABS surveyors, USCG representatives, subcontractors, and vessel management teams. The ... The successful candidate must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested ...
... teams, ABS surveyors, USCG representatives, subcontractors, and vessel management teams. The ... The successful candidate must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested ...
... teams, ABS surveyors, USCG representatives, subcontractors, and vessel management teams. The ... The successful candidate must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested ...
... teams, ABS surveyors, USCG representatives, subcontractors, and vessel management teams. The ... The successful candidate must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested ...
Senior Test Engineer - Battery Systems
Houston, TX · On-site
$125K - $150K/yr
Execute ABS and USCG witness tests on-site, including pre-test dry runs, surveyor walkthroughs, and ... Marine, naval, or shipboard experience. Bonus points if you have ever stood a watch. How we work We ...
Senior Test Engineer - Battery Systems
Houston, TX · On-site
$125K - $150K/yr
Execute ABS and USCG witness tests on-site, including pre-test dry runs, surveyor walkthroughs, and ... Marine, naval, or shipboard experience. Bonus points if you have ever stood a watch. How we work We ...
Senior Test Engineer - Battery Systems
Houston, TX · On-site
$125K - $150K/yr
Execute ABS and USCG witness tests on-site, including pre-test dry runs, surveyor walkthroughs, and ... Marine, naval, or shipboard experience. Bonus points if you have ever stood a watch. How we work We ...
Senior Test Engineer - Battery Systems
Houston, TX · On-site
$125K - $150K/yr
Execute ABS and USCG witness tests on-site, including pre-test dry runs, surveyor walkthroughs, and ... Marine, naval, or shipboard experience. Bonus points if you have ever stood a watch. How we work We ...
Manager, Future Freedom
Spring, TX · On-site
... survey staff, clients and external organizations. * Evaluate any direct reports performance on ... ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality ...
Manager, Future Freedom
Spring, TX · On-site
... survey staff, clients and external organizations. * Evaluate any direct reports performance on ... ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality ...
Manager, Future Freedom
Spring, TX · On-site +1
... survey staff, clients and external organizations. * Evaluate any direct reports performance on ... ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality ...
Manager, Future Freedom
Spring, TX · On-site +1
... survey staff, clients and external organizations. * Evaluate any direct reports performance on ... ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality ...
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An ABS Marine Surveyor is responsible for inspecting and evaluating ships, offshore structures, and marine equipment to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards set by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). They conduct surveys, assess structural integrity, review maintenance records, and verify adherence to classification rules. Their role helps ensure the safety, reliability, and environmental compliance of maritime assets.
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Job description
Oxyproduces,markets and transportsoil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership incarbon managementto advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visitOxy
Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
The successful candidate will provide regulatory guidance, compliance assurance, and operational support throughout Oxy's Gulf of America (GoA) offshore organization. The role will focus primarily on U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements applicable to offshore facilities, marine systems, lifesaving equipment, firefighting systems, emergency preparedness, regulatory documentation, training, certification, and operational readiness. The role also supports identification, evaluation, tracking, resolution, and prevention of regulatory and class-related findings, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Regulatory Compliance and Agency/Class Interface
Serve as company liaison with the USCG on operational and regulatory compliance issues.
Serve as backup company liaison with ABS on class-related requirements, surveys, findings, recommendations, Conditions of Class, and certification matters for applicable offshore assets.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with USCG, ABS, industry groups, and internal stakeholders to support proactive regulatory and class oversight.
Analyze, interpret, and communicate applicable agency-issued directives, regulatory updates, ABS rules, class requirements, industry standards, and internal compliance expectations.
Review USCG-required documentation and ABS/class-related documentation to support inspection, survey, and audit readiness.
Evaluate applicability of USCG deficiencies, ABS findings, and class-related recommendations; coordinate appropriate responses, corrective actions, or challenges where warranted.
Engage and actively participate in industry workgroups to support development and improvement of internal procedures, policies, and compliance practices.
Inspection, Survey, and Compliance Assurance
Complete annual USCG compliance inspections or assessments for each applicable GoA floating facility.
Support ABS survey readiness, planning, execution, and closeout for applicable offshore assets.
Review and monitor certification requirements for offshore assets, including applicable USCG and ABS certificates.
Compile observation reports and track resolution of inspection, survey, and assessment findings.
Track corrective actions to closure, including ownership, due dates, closure evidence, and recurrence prevention.
Monitor operational compliance performance and identify trends, gaps, repeat findings, and improvement opportunities.
Perform platform assessments to determine crew proficiency, emergency equipment readiness and condition, regulatory documentation accuracy, certification status, and overall USCG / ABS compliance posture.
Operations, Projects, MOC, and Repairs Support
Support Offshore Operations, Projects, Engineering, Maintenance, Integrity, Marine, and HSE teams on USCG, ABS, and internal compliance requirements.
Support projects, Management of Change (MOC), repairs, modifications, and operational changes by identifying applicable USCG, ABS, and internal compliance requirements early in the planning and execution process.
Engage with GoA Operations and functional groups to ensure regulatory and class requirements are considered and addressed in work planning, execution, documentation, and closeout.
Emergency Preparedness, Training, and Competency
Assess operations crew performance during emergency drills and provide coaching or improvement recommendations as appropriate.
Review, assess, and participate in operations training programs relevant to the role's discipline, experience, qualifications, and authorizations.
Serve as a subject matter expert for applicable operations training programs, as required and directed.
Participate in training peer reviews and training and competency audits, identifying improvement opportunities and training needs.
Maintain knowledge of applicable internal and external regulatory, certification, and training requirements.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Education
Bachelor's degree (Technical Discipline preferred) or equivalent work experience.
Experience
Minimum of ten (10) years in upstream oil & gas; Experience working with USCG and/or ABS requirements is strongly preferred.
Professional/Technical Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of USCG regulations, policies, inspection processes, and offshore compliance expectations.
Working knowledge of ABS Class rules and requirements
Track record of developing relationships with industry and working directly with federal regulatory agencies (preferably with USCG)
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with industry standards and guidelines (ex: API, ASME, etc.)
Understanding of offshore production operations, marine systems, lifesaving appliances, firefighting systems, emergency response requirements, and regulatory documentation.
Familiarity with offshore training, competency, certification, and emergency drill requirements.
Knowledge of incident prevention, audit readiness, corrective action management, and compliance assurance processes.
Working knowledge of offshore environmental requirements
Working knowledge of HSE and Risk
Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications
No specific license or certification required. Relevant offshore regulatory, marine, safety, operations, audit or emergency response certifications are preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Advanced working knowledge of regulatory processes specific to USCG
Working knowledge of ABS rules, surveys, class requirements, and certification processes.
Knowledge of lifesaving apparatus and firefighting systems is advantageous
Strong analytical and organization skills along with demonstrated ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate at various levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to understand complex situations, navigate the changing regulatory landscape, and proactively identify potential impacts from proposed legislation, policies, rules, or class requirements
Strong attention to detail
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable with public speaking, training delivery, and field-level coaching
Ability to travel offshore and domestically as required
Proficient computer skills and understanding of IT systems
Strong skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Spotfire, SharePoint, etc.
Working knowledge of SAP or similar maintenance management software
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About Oxy
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For 100 years, Oxy has developed extensive assets, infrastructure, expertise and technology to fuel progress and improve lives around the world. Now we’re leveraging these resources to help solve the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. We want to be part of the solution, so we're taking bold steps to innovate new technologies for a low-carbon future. Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East, Africa and Latin America, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same.
Industry
Oil and gas extraction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US