Compliance Inspector

Compliance Inspector
- Offshore

W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) is a thriving, independent oil and natural gas producer operating in the Gulf of America, the second-largest producing basin in the U.S. for nearly four decades.

We have built a team of talented and collaborative individuals who are committed to cultivating a culture of integrity, honesty, trust, respect, and communication. Our mission is to attract and retain like-minded team members who will grow and prosper within our W&T community.

W&T offers a competitive total rewards program designed to provide competitive pay, health and financial benefits, and work-life balance.

Working

Location:

Offshore – New Iberia, LA (primary departure site)

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Schedule:

14 days on/14 days off (offshore)

FLSA Status:
Salaried
- Exempt

Job Summary:

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:

• 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% and adhere to the company offshore schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off
• Required wearing of personal protective safety equipment (safety glasses, hardhat, appropriate footwear, earplugs, etc.) as appropriate.
• Ability to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and management
• Ability 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.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

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

W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.