SSQE Auditor

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This position works on site based in Miami Florida

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests

Royal Caribbean Group’s Safet Security & Environmental Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Auditor SSQE reporting to the Senior Manager Maritime Compliance

Position Summary:

The Auditor Safety Security Quality and Environmental supports the efforts of the Safety Security Environment and Health departments to ensure Corporate and shipboard compliance with applicable International and Flag State regulatory requirements voluntary standards and company policies

This involves providing audit services to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and its subsidiaries and brands its ships offices and other facilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts both shipboard and shore side audits of RCL SQM
Safety Quality
• and Environmental programs within the prescribed time frame
Verifies the effective implementation of the Company Safety Quality and Environmental (SQM) system which includes the requirements of SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea Convention); STCW (Standards of Certification Training and Watch keeping); MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships); ISMCode (International Safety Management Code); various IMO regulations
• the instruments of ILO(International Labor Convention); ISO 14001 (Environmental Standards); ISO 9001(Quality Standards);and ISPS (International Ship and Port Security Code)
The auditor is also responsible for verifying compliance with appropriate Flag and Port State regulations Follows up on previous nonconformity’s (from prior audits) to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed and/or implemented corrective actions Assists the Lead / Senior Auditor in coordinating team activities for presentation of audit results to the shipboard executive committee or shore side management / executives This includes documenting detailed findings (eg noteworthy efforts nonconformities observations
• verification statements)
• Provides training to shipboard and shore side staff with regard to topics such as Accident Incident
Tracking Systems SQM (Safety & Quality Management System) Corrective / Preventative Actions
• Root
• Cause Analysis and Management Systems elements
Maintains open communications with colleagues (shipboard and shore side) and works to improve understanding as to the intent of the audit findings or to clarify the finding
• Communicate critical issues to the Lead / Senior Auditor as well as shipboard or shore side management
Continually improves audit protocols the audit program and the corporate management system tools Responsible for coordinating travel arrangements and creating expense reports associated with this position
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills:

• or cargo ships
Degree from a Maritime Institution
• Marine Technical License or related certification preferred
Extensive knowledge of Management Systems and standards including ISO 9001/1400 and 50
• 001
Position requires detailed knowledge of the requirements and implementation of international regulations including ISM ISPS SOLAS STCW MARPOL
• MLC and ILO as well as those from applicable Flag and Port States
Knowledge/ experience in safety
• quality and environment auditing techniques
• Must have excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills for effective communication and negotiation with all levels of management in a diverse environment to include shipboard and shoreside corporate offices
Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific journals management system standards and legal documents including international Flag and Port State regulations related to the maritime / cruise ship industries
• Very strong English writing and communication skills

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to fingers handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear The employee frequently is required to stand and walk The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Travel & Working Conditions:

Requires extensive travel between vessels and international locations often involving consecutive ship assignments variable schedules and differing onboard accommodations The role requires flexibility and adaptability to changing operational and travel conditions

Power Skills

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates Effectively
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Situational Adaptability

We know there is a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We will hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment