Manager, Dry Dock OHS

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can’t. The Love Boat promises something for everyone. We are looking to hire a Manger, Dry Dock OHS. The Manager, Dry Dock OHS is responsible for overseeing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance during dry dock operations. This role provides proactive planning, coordination, and execution of safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel involved in dry dock projects. The role works closely with shipboard leadership, contractors, shipyards, and shoreside planning teams to embed safety throughout the full dry dock lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong operational safety leadership experience, a solid understanding of maritime and dry dock environments, and the ability to effectively influence and collaborate across diverse shipboard and shoreside stakeholders. Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in a Manager, Dry Dock OHS. Is this you?

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent experience acceptable)
Minimum 5 years of occupational health and safety management experience
Maritime or passenger shipping experience preferred
Experience supporting dry dock, shipyard, or major maintenance projects
Understanding of workplace policies and procedures
Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance
Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team
Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks

Nice To Haves

Preferred disciplines: Nautical Science, Engineering, or Occupational Safety
Preferred certifications: Chief Officer Unlimited, 2nd Engineer Unlimited, or NEBOSH

Responsibilities

Dry Dock OHS Program Planning & Governance: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive dry dock Occupational Health and Safety programs, including risk assessments, Permit to Work (PTW) frameworks, emergency preparedness, and alignment with company and shipyard safety management systems.
Stakeholder Coordination & Pre ‑ Dock Engagement: Lead early safety planning and engagement with shipboard leadership, contractors, shipyards, and shoreside planning teams to ensure proactive identification, communication, and mitigation of safety risks throughout the dry dock lifecycle.
Operational Safety Oversight & Compliance: Provide on ‑ site and remote safety oversight during dry dock periods by conducting inspections, monitoring compliance with PTW and high ‑ risk activity controls (e.g., hot work, confined space entry, work at height), and coordinating corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
Safety Training, Incident Management & Assurance: Deliver safety briefings and orientation sessions for shipboard teams and contractors, and support the investigation of accidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions to ensure root causes are identified and lessons learned are communicated and embedded.
Continuous Improvement & Post ‑ Dock Review: Facilitate post ‑ dry dock safety reviews, capture lessons learned, analyze trends, and recommend procedural or program improvements to enhance future dry dock safety performance.