Safety Excellence Leader

Safety Operations Manager Job Description

Job Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safety Operations Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing Fleet and Private Island Safety operations, ensuring compliance with all National, International Rules / Regulations, and Class requirements.

Main Responsibilities : The Safety Operations Manager will have the following key responsibilities :

Collaborate with Safety Managers and shipboard teams to ensure seamless operations.

Inspect vessels and islands periodically to verify Company Safety Standards are respected and compliant with Class, statutory requirements & National Standards.

Review and update maintenance schedules based on Ship Survey findings and results.

Define and maintain review of operational requirements for riding teams under direction of the Safety Managers.

Assist in organizing and scheduling both short-term and long-term repair and planned maintenance work for all safety-related equipment and machinery, in conjunction with the engineering operations team.

Responsible for organizational activities in planning, preparation, and execution of the riding team and / or special projects.

Responsible for any special projects to be done on the run.

Assist in identifying new technology to be implemented based on needs and requirements.

Collaborate with stakeholders to advance technical operating practices, procedures, and standards.

Responsible for keeping all technical documentation up to date and to the correct standards.

Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating the ships assembly plans while seeing to accurate records within Fidelio and the Mobile Assembly System.

Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating the in-port Manning program while making improvements where necessary and partnering with on-board steering committees.

Attend technical discussions for safety discipline and be an active player in negotiations with builders and suppliers.

Attend meetings and Yard visits as required.

Assist the New Build Team in reviewing technical documentation, providing expertise in the design, selection, and testing of equipment, and assist as required.

Assist in maintaining safe operations with alternative fuel (LNG & Methanol).

Assist in developing procedures under the direction of the Manager of Safety Operations.

Contribute to future LNG & Methanol Bunkering HAZIDs and Risk Analysis in relation to new bunkering locations.

Assist in coordinating, in cooperation with the Marine and Engineering Operations teams, the fleet and island safety equipment, maintenance, and service agreements, seeing to the use of certified providers.

Where applicable, assist to align private island safety procedures with WDW Safety and Auditing (WSA) standards in liaison with WSA leadership, leveraging as many WDW Safety programs as possible.

Responsible for all safety and enhancement projects related to fire safety of the islands.

Requirements : To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following skills and qualifications :

Minimum 5 years shipboard experience in a Deck / Engineering or Safety Officer role, or equivalent experience as a Naval Architect or Marine Engineer working on technical projects within the cruise industry.

Leadership, organizational, and project management skills.

Ability to influence leadership with a strategic and collaborative approach.

Led safety initiatives for an area.

Demonstrated communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.

A self-starter who recognizes when projects need to involve multiple partners and decisions need to be made at other levels within the organization.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Word.

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications : The following qualifications would be advantageous :

Cruise industry experience shipboard and shoreside preferred.

Education : You will need to have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent technical experience / certification.