Compliance Inspector

About the role

The Compliance Technician reports to the Safety & Compliance Manager and is responsible for conducting compliance site visits to W&T Offshore locations on an as needed basis. Primary Responsibilities include:

• Review BSEE and USCG required plans, procedures, diagrams and manuals referenced on the Compliance Checklist
• Ensure that all observations are unbiased and made independently of operations
• Verify all deficiencies are corrected from last inspection conducted
• Conduct site safety visits on well work projects, lift boats, drilling rigs and decommissioning projects
• Conduct accidents, incidents, spills, near miss and other special investigations as requested
• Work with government agencies as requested by the Safety Manager (USCG, BSEE)
• Review lock out/tag out of long term and temporary equipment
• Ensure all identification signs are in the proper places as referenced in the Compliance Checklist
• Ensure annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily activities have been conducted, as referenced in the Compliance Checklist, by reviewing all paperwork generated since the previous W&T compliance visit
• Conduct a facility walk-through and look for safety and environmental issues and record findings on the Compliance Checklist. Also, observe personnel activities and ensure that they are following all applicable safe work practices
• Participate in the daily safety meeting, as applicable, and discuss relevant SEMS and compliance topics and answer SEMS-related questions
• Test operators on SEMS by asking where plans, policies and procedures are located
• Review platform drawings with operators to see if they are up to date and include any recent changes to the platform
• Review operating procedures with operators
• Complete Compliance Checklist, and review it with the applicable PIC and field foreman
• Submit Checklist to the email distribution identified by the Safety Manager
• Duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• 10+ years offshore oil and gas industry experience and familiarity with BSEE/USCG/EPA safety, environmental and related programs
• Can substitute some industry experience with offshore regulatory experience
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Good organization skills are a must along with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent writing skills are required
• Strong interpersonal skills are required
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook), PDF and other related software required

Essential Functions

• Ability to report to offshore platforms, drilling rigs and work vessels
• Ability to travel offshore 100%
• Able to adhere to the company offshore scheduled of 14 days on and 14 days off
• Required wearing of personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hardhat, appropriate footwear, earplugs, etc.) as appropriate
• Able to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and management
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around offshore work environment as needed
• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, and climbing steps and/or ladders to inspect equipment when necessary
• Requires passing of HUET and water survival courses
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator

Benefits

W&T Offshore offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).