Senior Compliance Engineer - Part-Time

Peak Ocean is a premier global consultancy and project management partner specializing in the offshore, marine, and renewable energy sectors. Known for our commitment to asset integrity, operational excellence, and engineering safety, we deliver elite Project Management Teams (PMTs) that safeguard our clients' multimillion dollar capital investments globally.

For an upcoming drilling rig construction and reactivation project in Singapore, Peak Ocean is assembling an owner-side PMT. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Compliance Engineer to serve as a Client Representative in this role.

The Role: Client Representative — Compliance Ownership

As part of the Peak Ocean PMT, you will act strictly in the client's interest, reporting to the Engineering Manager and overseeing the Compliance Engineer/Inspector(s) on site. Your mission is to ensure the asset achieves and maintains full Classification Society, Flag State, and Singapore statutory compliance through construction/reactivation, keeping certification on track for on-time, on-budget handover.

• Own the project's compliance register, ensuring all Classification Society (ABS/DNV), Flag State, and Singapore statutory requirements are tracked to closure.
• Lead engagement with Classification Society surveyors and statutory authorities, representing the PMT in survey findings discussions and resolving non-standard approval cases.
• Review and approve compliance-related engineering submissions before they are issued to Class or statutory bodies.
• Drive closeout of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and compliance punch items, escalating at-risk items to the Engineering Manager and POG Technical Director.
• Supervise and mentor the Compliance Engineer/Inspector(s), reviewing their tracking and documentation work.
• Ensure the certification package required for vessel handover is complete, accurate, and audit-ready ahead of delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in offshore/marine construction, classification, or regulatory compliance, including direct engagement with Classification Societies.
• Proven track record resolving Class/statutory compliance issues on rig construction, newbuild, or reactivation projects.
• Deep working knowledge of Classification Society rules (ABS/DNV), IMO/MODU Code, and Singapore Flag State/statutory requirements.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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