Auditor, SSQE

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Caribbean Group's Safety, Security, & Environmental Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Auditor, SSQE reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal SSQE Audits. This position 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university
Minimum of three years of audit experience in the maritime industry, e.g., cruise ships, or cargo ships.
Extensive knowledge of Management Systems and standards including ISO 9001/1400 and 50,001.
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.
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

Nice To Haves

Degree from a Maritime Institution, Marine Technical License or related certification preferred.

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, STCW, MARPOL, ISM Code, various IMO regulations, the instruments of ILO, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISPS.
Verifies compliance with appropriate Flag and Port State regulations.
Follows up on previous nonconformities to evaluate the effectiveness of 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, including documenting detailed findings.
Provides training to shipboard and shore side staff with regard to topics such as Accident Incident Tracking Systems, SQM, 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.
Communicates 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.