Internal Surveyor of Regulatory Compliance

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

Step into a high-impact role where you’ll help keep ACBL at the forefront of excellence and compliance! As a Surveyor of Regulatory Compliance, you’ll conduct internal surveys, tracers, and compliance assessments to evaluate readiness for regulatory and accreditation standards. You’ll proactively identify gaps, support continuous improvement, and partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are met.

This role also supports tracking audit windows and ensuring timely completion to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly. If you’re detail-driven, collaborative, and passionate about high standards, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact!

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 internal audit windows and ensure audits are completed on time to minimize operational downtime.
• Evaluate policies, procedures, documentation, and operational practices for regulatory alignment.
• Conduct accurate internal audits in accordance with the company’s TSMS and 46 CFR Subchapter M.
• Identify and document findings related to vessel documentation, policies/procedures, crew knowledge, paperwork completion, and select equipment (lifesaving/firefighting).
• Assist stakeholders with addressing findings while on site.
• Support incident investigations.
• Complete and maintain audit reports, photos, and documentation in compliance systems.
• Communicate with USCG and TPO.
• Assist in tracking and analyzing trends across audits to identify risks and improvement areas.
• Assist with continuous improvement of TSMS and audit programs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

What we are looking for...   

You will need to have: 

• Experience as a marine inspector, auditor, or surveyor.
• Experience and training in root cause analysis investigation techniques.
• 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:

• Bachelors Degree in Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Marine Operations, or related field.
• 5+ Years of experience in USCG Regulatory compliance auditing and/or surveying or closely related field.
• Working knowledge of government regulations applicable to inland and near coastal marine transportation (USCG, MTSA, VRP, VSP, FSP etc.).
• Project management skills.
• USCG licensing.

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