Manager, Dry Dock OHS and Certification

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each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe.  We give our guests the
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The Manager, Dry Dock OHS and Certification is responsible for establishing
process, overseeing occupational health and safety compliance during dry dock
operations, and supporting fleetwide ship certification compliance related to
dry docks, ship modifications, and regulatory approvals. This role provides
proactive planning, coordination, and execution of safety protocols to ensure a
safe working environment for shipboard teams, contractors, shipyards, and
shoreside stakeholders throughout the dry dock lifecycle.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in a Manager, Dry Dock.  Is
this you?

Responsibilities:

* Dry Dock Safety Program Governance and Lifecycle Management - Lead the
development, implementation, and oversight of dry dock occupational health
and safety programs across the full project lifecycle. Coordinate with
shipboard leadership, shipyards, contractors, consultants, and shoreside
stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks; establish safety
controls; ensure alignment between company and shipyard safety management
systems; and provide on-site and remote oversight to verify compliance with
Permit to Work requirements, regulatory obligations, and high-risk activity
controls. Facilitate post-dry dock safety reviews, capture lessons learned,
analyze trends, and implement improvements to enhance future dry dock safety
performance, standards, procedures, and risk controls.

* Safety Assurance, Training and Compliance Monitoring - Provide safety
leadership through workforce engagement, safety briefings, orientations,
inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action
management. Monitor safety performance and compliance throughout dry dock
activities, address deficiencies and non-conformities with relevant
stakeholders, and ensure root causes and corrective actions are documented,
communicated, and embedded.

* Ship Certification and Modification Compliance - Coordinate ship
certification activities and support the review, approval, and documentation
of ship modifications associated with dry dock projects. Work with internal
stakeholders, classification societies, Flag Administrations, regulatory
authorities, shipyards, and contractors to ensure certification requirements,
regulatory approvals, and configuration documentation are maintained and
completed in accordance with applicable standards and company requirements.

* Special Safety, Compliance and Risk Reduction Projects - Lead or support
assigned initiatives and special projects that advance occupational health
and safety, ship safety, regulatory compliance, operational risk reduction,
or continuous improvement objectives. Coordinate cross-functional
stakeholders, develop implementation plans, monitor progress, and deliver
project outcomes that strengthen safety performance, compliance, operational
readiness, and organizational effectiveness across the fleet.

Knowledge & Skills:

* Scope: This role supports the planning, execution, and close-out of dry dock
projects by coordinating occupational health and safety activities and ship
certification compliance requirements. The position works with shipboard
teams, shoreside departments, contractors, shipyards, classification
societies, and regulatory authorities to help ensure dry dock activities,
vessel modifications, certification requirements, and associated
documentation are completed in accordance with company standards and
applicable regulations. The role also supports assigned safety, compliance,
and risk reduction projects and contributes to the continuous improvement of
dry dock safety and compliance processes.

* Problem solving: The role requires independent judgment in identifying and
mitigating occupational health and safety risks during dry dock operations,
coordinating corrective actions in dynamic and high-risk environments, and
balancing safety, operational, schedule, and project objectives. The position
evaluates compliance risks associated with vessel modifications,
certification requirements, and regulatory approvals, ensuring issues are
appropriately escalated and resolved with internal stakeholders, contractors,
shipyards, classification societies, and regulatory authorities. The role
also supports the implementation of safety, compliance, and risk reduction
initiatives, requiring the ability to analyze information, prioritize
competing demands, and develop practical solutions that align with company
standards and applicable regulations.

* Impact: This position directly contributes to the safe execution of dry dock
projects and supports compliance with applicable occupational health and
safety, ship certification, and regulatory requirements. The role helps
reduce operational and safety risks by coordinating the implementation of
safety controls, supporting certification and modification approval
activities, identifying compliance concerns, and facilitating timely
corrective actions. Effective performance in this role supports regulatory
compliance, protects personnel and assets, minimizes project disruptions, and
promotes continuous improvement in dry dock safety and compliance processes.

* Leadership: While the role has no direct reports, it requires strong
functional leadership and the ability to influence safety, certification, and
compliance outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups. The position works
closely with shipboard teams, shoreside departments, contractors, shipyards,
classification societies, and regulatory authorities to coordinate
activities, resolve issues, and drive alignment on safety and compliance
requirements. The role is expected to actively monitor dry dock activities,
challenge unsafe conditions and work practices, and require implementation of
appropriate risk controls and corrective actions to maintain compliance with
company standards and regulatory requirements. The position also leads
assigned projects and initiatives, facilitates collaboration among diverse
stakeholders, and promotes accountability for the safe and compliant
execution of dry dock, ship certification, and vessel modification
activities.

For all roles:

* Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity
with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills

* Abilities: 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.

Essential/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent experience acceptable)
• Preferred disciplines: Nautical Science, Engineering, or Occupational Safety

* Preferred certifications: Chief Officer Unlimited, 2nd Engineer Unlimited, or
NEBOSH

Essential experience required:

• 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

Travel:   More than 50% with shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions: Work may require employee to work inside and/or outside with
exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

Physical Demands: May need to stand for long periods of time.

**This position is classified as “in-office.”  As an in-office role, it requires
employees to work from a designated Princess location in Seattle, WA Monday
through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. 
Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Seattle area.

Princess provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs,
including:

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental
protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in
the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. 
Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate
Vision Statement and our Core Values at: princess.com/en-us/company-information
https://www.princess.com/en-us/company-information

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or
medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital
status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability,
political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process,
upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a
disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact
careers@carnival.com [careers@carnival.com].

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