Compliance Coordinator

Job Title: Compliance Coordinator
Company: American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
Location: Paducah, KY/Cairo, IL; Baton Rouge or New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX
Job Type: Full-Time; Salary

Join ACBL in a dynamic role where you’ll help drive compliance excellence across the organization! As a Compliance Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting regulatory survey activities and ensuring all departments meet international, federal, and state maritime requirements.

You’ll help maintain strong compliance programs through audit support, documentation control, and regulatory reporting, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our compliance and safety management systems. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about upholding high standards, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact at ACBL!

When you join ACBL…

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River.  We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team. 

What you will be doing... Your IMPACT 

• Track each vessel’s internal survey window and related compliance items (COI inspections, Drydock/ISEs, etc.) to ensure surveys are completed on time and scheduled to minimize operational downtime.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (port captains, maintenance, operations, compliance) to schedule surveys and optimize vessel availability.
• Prepare and submit required documentation to the TPO, as applicable.
• Maintain organized records of survey reports, photos, and compliance documentation in company systems.
• Track all survey-related deficiencies and monitor corrective actions through closure.
• Communicate with USCG and our TPO as needed.
• Assist in tracking and analyzing trends across surveys to identify systemic risks and improvement areas.    
• Assist with continuous improvement of TSMS and survey programs.
• Communicate status updates to the surveyor and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Develop and distribute internal communications or articles highlighting key trends, findings, and lessons learned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for...    

You will need to have:   

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid Driver's License. 
• Must develop (or possess) working knowledge and experience with industry standards and best practices.
• Must develop (or possess) a working knowledge of USCG and government regulations, more specifically 46 CFR parts 136-144 (Subchapter M – Towing Vessels).
• Must pass OSHA HAZWOPER and ICS 100-300, 700 and 800 courses and maintain those certifications. 

Even better if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of compliance-related experience.
• Must develop (or possess) a working knowledge of government regulations applicable to inland and near coastal marine transportation (USCG, MTSA, VRP, VSP, FSP etc.).

Reasons you will love working at ACBL...  

• Competitive compensation 
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement 
• Employee Assistant and Wellness Programs for your well-being
• Being part of a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking team 

FLSA Status: 

Exempt