Description
This Safety Compliance Manager role supports the Safety Compliance program at Disney Cruise Line (DCL) by assisting the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) in maintaining compliance with the Disney Cruise Line Safety Management System, Disney Corporate Safety Standards, and relevant international, national, flag state, and local regulations.
The role promotes a robust safety culture through positive and proactive collaboration across all operational departments, focusing on identifying, assessing, analyzing, and resolving shipboard safety matters throughout the Disney Cruise Line fleet, with particular emphasis on Disney Adventure.
Key areas of expertise include Technical Operational Management and the Disney Tiered Auditing Program.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct SMS/ISM audits, lead investigations, and partner with team members to maintain reliable business relationships.
- Develop and administer Tiered Audit Programs for DCL across multiple departments.
- Liaise with Port State authorities to address deficiencies related to ISM, ISPS, and MLC.
- Collaborate with Marine and Technical Operations to review action plans and ensure resolution of outstanding issues.
- Continuously improve Safety Management System content through effective risk assessments.
- Lead investigations on Disney Adventure and support other investigations as required.
- Collaborate with newbuild and dry dock project teams on compliance matters.
- Serve as Deputy DPA for Disney Adventure and report directly to the Disney Cruise Line DPA.
- Utilize technical expertise to develop recommendations for safety improvements.
- Assist in preparing safety messaging and Safety Alerts.
- Work with department Occupational Safety representatives to review and investigate incidents.
- Actively represent Disney Adventure on Ship and Shore Safety Committees.
- Prepare and deliver presentations on safety-related topics.
Requirements:
- At least 7 years of experience in marine safety and compliance, cruise safety and compliance.
- Technical education with substantial cruise safety experience.
- Demonstrated strength in strategic listening, prioritization, and task initiation.
- Effective communicator with experience presenting at all organizational levels.
- Strong understanding of complex marine and technical systems.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain productive professional relationships.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Advanced teamwork and collaboration skills, including conflict resolution and de-escalation proficiency.
- ISM Code Lead Auditor certification or completion of an accredited ISO 9001 lead auditor training course.
- In-depth knowledge of Classification Society Rules, ISM, SOLAS, MLC, ISPS, MARPOL, STCW, ILO, IGF Code, flag requirements, and Port State Control regulations.