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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for managing strategic stability initiatives and processes the assessment of Fleet Modernization and technical project feasibility and development of weight management plans along with project and technical managers and the completion and approval of inclining tests surveys and documentation associated with ongoing projects in collaboration with consultants and classification societies The position also includes maintaining a forward-looking assessment of all upcoming Newbuild Fleet Modernization and technical projects including collaboration with operations teams on the existing state of vessels in the fleet and operational impacts of projects Newbuild lifecycle planning and executive-level reporting
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Represent the New building department as the resident authority on ship stability and damage control issues as they relate to the company’s portfolio of vessels and new projects
Manages in collaboration with operations teams a stability database with accurate weight and stability status for every vessel in the fleet including lifecycle tracking and projection based on future project plans and current operational windows
Assesses Fleet Modernization and technical project feasibility with the Brand development teams including evaluation of required and operational loading conditions operational flexibility energy efficiency and vulnerability assessments
Develops construction and repair weight management plans and monitor these plans as projects develop working with projects manager
Facilitates and attends all project-related inclining tests and lightship surveys as well as managing the approval of all stability documentation in collaboration with operations consultants and classification societies
Advises Newbuild development teams on stability targets complete lifecycle assessments and participate in weight and stability reviews for all Newbuild projects
Work on special projects related to ship stability dynamic stability regulatory changes new technology and new damage control systems and processes
Completes regular executive-level reporting on all weight and stability aspects of current and upcoming projects including the organization of chief engineer reviews and executive steering committee meetings
Advises and assist on other Naval Architecture topics as needed
Develop and maintain company standards in regard to stability requirements weight reduction initiatives and operational GM margins-
- This position will be responsible for around $500K yearly associated with capital projects
Performs other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum of 1- 3 years of experience is required with primary responsibilities in weights and stability discipline including both prescriptive and probabilistic damage stability philosophy regulations and calculations
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Minimum degree in Naval Architecture
Experience conducting inclining experiments
Advanced user of NAPA software or similar system
Experience working with internal and external customers and vendor partners
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate technical material to executive leadership and non-technical audience
Proficient knowledge of applicable stability rules and regulations-
Project management experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Familiar with SOLAS stability requirements Should be able to use NAPA software to assess stability calculations
Advanced knowledge of personal computers within a Windows environment including e-mail Microsoft Office 365 (word excel Power BI Sharepoint etc) and related printers and equipment
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of employees and management in a multi-cultural environment with business acumen and support for business decision make
Superior writing and analytical skills; able to provide quality work with minimum direction
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedures manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations
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The employee is regularly required to sit stand write review and type reports compile data and operate a pc-
The employee communicates listens compares variables and assesses information-
The employee regularly moves about the office complex and may climb descend lift or move 10 pounds
Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to handle or feel reach with hands and arms and speak or hear The employee is frequently required to stand and walk The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock ascend and descend the vessel
We know there is a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We will hope to see you onboard soon!
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment
