Maritime Development – Regulatory Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation of Waterway Suitability Assessments (WSAs) in accordance with 33 CFR Part 127.

• Engage in maritime risk assessments, navigation safety evaluations, and SIMOPS assessments related to LNG, crude oil, and marine cargo operations.

• Conduct research and perform analysis on regulatory requirements from USCG, FERC, PHMSA, TSA, and international maritime authorities.

• Contribute to the development of Facility Security Plans (FSPs), Facility Security Assessments (FSAs), Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), and other related regulatory documents.

• Create technical reports, presentations, regulatory summaries, and materials for clients.

• Assist in emergency planning, operational risk assessments, and consequence analysis activities.

• Collaborate with clients, engineering teams, pilots, emergency responders, terminal operators, and regulatory bodies.

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and project coordination efforts.

• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, action items, and regulatory obligations.

• Aid in the preparation of briefing materials, meeting summaries, and communications for executive levels.

• Support GIS-based and quantitative risk analysis initiatives.

• Investigate vessel traffic, marine operations, weather conditions, tides, currents, and navigational limitations.

• Gather, organize, and analyze technical data related to maritime transportation and infrastructure projects.

• Help develop hazard registers, risk matrices, and operational analyses.

• Assist in proposal development, technical scopes of work, and client presentations.

• Contribute to the creation of marketing materials and professional content concerning maritime safety, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Engage in strategic growth initiatives that support maritime, energy, and critical infrastructure clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Emergency Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Homeland Security, Transportation, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline is preferred.

• A minimum of 3+ years of pertinent experience in maritime operations, LNG or energy infrastructure, emergency management, regulatory compliance, marine transportation, operational risk analysis, or consulting roles.

• Proficient in the following areas:

• USCG maritime safety and security regulations, including 33 CFR Parts 105 and 127, along with FERC and PHMSA regulatory frameworks.

• LNG marine transportation operations, terminal infrastructure, SIMOPS evaluations, and marine operational risk analysis.

• Emergency response planning, incident management principles, and methodologies for maritime security/risk assessments.

• GIS platforms, technical writing, data analysis tools, and the production of technical/regulatory deliverables.

• Exceptional technical writing, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to distill complex technical and regulatory information into clear deliverables.

• Skill in managing numerous projects and priorities within a consulting setting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are fundamental values at AcuTech. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. AcuTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.