Tyler Whidby

About Tyler Whidby

Licensed Virginia Attorney - Authority in commercial maritime regulatory compliance, implementation, and interpretation. Experienced in regulatory equivalency and appeals- Expert in shipboard electrical system design evaluation - Project management - Thrives in team environment, reliable, punctual and attention to detail - Strong written and verbal communications skills - Extensive international and domestic regulatory experience.

Experience

1. Maritime Regulatory Compliance Engineer

   U.S. Coast Guard

   Jan 2019 — Present

   Senior Regulatory Electrical Engineer - Provide engineering support services for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Center. Conduct electrical system design review activities of one-line diagrams, load analysis, switchboards, protection and coordination studies, and product verification of electrical equipment ensuring compliance with domestic (46 CFR) and international (SOLAS) commercial maritime regulations, USCG policy, classification society rules, and applicable third-party technical standards including NFPA 70 (NEC), IEC, UL, etc- Liaise with vessel owners and operators, naval architects, vessel designers, professional engineers, classification societies, USCG field inspection staff, and industry representatives to facilitate understanding of commercial vessel electrical system design requirements for power generation, distribution, protection, ground detection, fire and gas detection, hazardous areas, propulsion, steering gear, cargo gauging, and miscellaneous shipboard systems-Marine Safety program manager interpreting and developing maritime regulation and technical standards related to maritime systems, ballast water, and pollution prevention technology-Subject-matter expert on shipboard equipment approval and verification testing protocols-Evaluated, approved, and oversaw third parties\' evaluation of automation, controls, and ballast water management systems-Daily communication with stakeholders regarding the Coast Guard’s equipment approval and third party testing programs.

Education

• George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

  Juris Doctor, Law

  2016 — 2019

• George Mason University

  B.I.S Electrical Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering Management

  2015 — 2016

• Naval Nuclear Power School

  Navy Nuclear Reactor Operator

  1997 — 2000