Marine Vetting Specialist

Chevron•Houston, LA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Marine Vetting Specialist through 10/14/2026 at 11:59 p.m. ( CST ). The Marine Vetting Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day vetting, risk assessment, and approval of third-party vessels to ensure their suitability for company business. The role supports the effective management of marine risk, safeguarding people, the environment, cargo, assets, and corporate reputation, while enabling safe and reliable shipping operations.

Requirements

Current or previous seagoing experience as a Deck Officer or Engineering Officer.
Demonstrated knowledge of marine industry regulations, standards, and assurance frameworks, including MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM, ISPS, MLC, PSC, TMSA, and SIRE.
Experience evaluating marine risk, vessel suitability, inspection findings, and operational safeguards to support vessel vetting decisions.
Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining independence and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, or a related maritime discipline.
Class 1 or Class 2 Certificate of Competency.
Senior seagoing experience or equivalent shore-based experience in marine assurance, vessel operations, vetting, shipping, or maritime risk management.
Experience with vessel vetting systems, marine assurance processes, incident investigations, audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and stakeholder engagement across global shipping operations.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end vessel vetting and clearance processes.
Process vessel nominations using approved enterprise systems (PAVIS).
Apply vessel age, newbuild, post-drydock, and management change guidelines.
Conduct risk-based vessel assessments using inspection history, PSC, incident history, class status, and crew matrix compliance.
Identify and manage vetting non-conformances and escalate where required.
Liaise with ship owners and operators on vetting matters.
Support internal stakeholders with vessel clearance status and risk advice related to marine activities.
Review marine incident reports and corrective actions.
Ensure adequate root cause analysis and documentation.
Support process improvements and audits.
Participate in training and knowledge sharing.
Authorized to approve or reject vessels within delegated authority. Exceptions require Marine Assurance Manager approval.