SSQE Auditor

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The SSQE Auditor supports Royal Caribbean Group’s Safety, Security, Environment, and Health departments by helping ensure that corporate and shipboard operations comply with applicable international and Flag State regulations, voluntary standards, and company policies. The position provides audit services to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., its subsidiaries and brands, ships, offices, and other facilities. It is based on site in Miami, Florida, and requires extensive travel between vessels and international locations, sometimes involving consecutive ship assignments, variable schedules, and differing onboard accommodations. Flexibility and adaptability to changing operational and travel conditions are required. The auditor conducts shipboard and shore-side audits of the company’s Safety, Quality, and Environmental programs and verifies effective implementation of the Company Safety, Quality and Environmental Management system. This includes assessing applicable international conventions, codes, standards, and Flag and Port State regulations; following up on previous audit nonconformities; documenting and presenting findings; training staff; and communicating audit issues to appropriate colleagues and management. The role also contributes to continual improvement of audit protocols, the audit program, and corporate management system tools, and coordinates related travel arrangements and expense reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
At least three years of audit experience in the maritime industry, such as cruise ships or cargo ships.
Extensive knowledge of management systems and standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001.
Detailed knowledge of the requirements and implementation of international regulations, including ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, MLC, and ILO requirements, as well as applicable Flag State and Port State regulations.
Knowledge or experience in safety, quality, and environmental auditing techniques.
Excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills for communication and negotiation with all levels of management in a diverse environment, including shipboard and shore-side corporate offices.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific journals, management system standards, and legal documents, including international, Flag State, and Port State regulations related to the maritime and cruise ship industries.
Very strong English writing and communication skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally climbing or balancing and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing operational and travel conditions.

Nice To Haves

Degree from a maritime institution, marine technical license, or related certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct shipboard and shore-side audits of Safety, Quality, and Environmental programs within prescribed time frames.
Verify effective implementation of the Company Safety, Quality and Environmental Management system, including applicable international conventions, codes, regulations, and standards.
Verify compliance with applicable Flag State and Port State regulations.
Follow up on prior audit nonconformities and evaluate the effectiveness of proposed or implemented corrective actions.
Assist the Lead or Senior Auditor in coordinating team activities and presenting audit results to shipboard executive committees or shore-side management and executives.
Document detailed audit findings, including noteworthy efforts, nonconformities, observations, and verification statements.
Train shipboard and shore-side staff on topics including Accident Incident Tracking Systems, the Safety and Quality Management system, corrective and preventative actions, root cause analysis, and management system elements.
Maintain open communications with shipboard and shore-side colleagues and help clarify the intent of audit findings.
Communicate critical issues to the Lead or Senior Auditor and relevant shipboard or shore-side management.
Continually improve audit protocols, the audit program, and corporate management system tools.
Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare associated expense reports.
Perform other duties as required.