Carnival Corporation
VP RAAS Maritime
Carnival Corporation, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Job DescriptionThis role is part of a “best in class” multi-disciplinary, international team (Risk Advisory & Assurance Services) responsible for adding value and continuously improving operations across the Corporation by providing the Board of Directors and Senior Management with risk-based independent assurance, advice and insight.
In particular, the role is responsible for overseeing all operating company activities across the maritime Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security (HESS) disciplines. This includes the responsibility for evaluating compliance with the safety management system as well as evaluating and identifying best practices opportunities in the HESS space.
Essential Functions:
Audit and Advisory activities:
Leads a 29 FTE internal audit team across nine brands
Develop the annual Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) audit plan
Oversee internal “International safety management” (ISM) audits across the brands, including facilitating root cause analysis and management action plan development.
Oversee newbuild assessments of the ships ISM prior to ship delivery
Oversee shore based HESS audits of the companies port operations, tour facilities and training facilities
Oversee HESS based process, system and organizational design reviews across the brands to identify best practice “insights”
To assess and monitor (follow-up on), at least quarterly, on management’s progress in implementing agreed upon opportunities, including:
Management action plans for SMS audits
Management action plans for shore based audits and cross brand insight reviews
Management action plans that originate from HESS investigations.
Oversee staff training and development, including maintain the global quality control program
Report to the Chief Audit Officer on the following:
Day to day HESS audit activities
The annual HESS project plan
The scope, objectives and status of the audits
Audit results
Audit trends by HESS discipline
Action taken by management to remediate findings or enhance the effectiveness or efficiencies of operations
Report to the Board on the following:
The annual audit plan
Audit results
Audit (and related trends) by HESS discipline
On the implementation status of management action plans
To develop an effective working relationship with Senior Executive brand HESS Management brand Presidents, the Chief Maritime Officer, the CEO and the Chair of the HESS Committees.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a Maritime related field of study; Master’s or Deck Officer’s License, Chief Engineer or Engineer Officer’s license, or any equivalent combination of relevant Maritime Health, Environmental, Safety and Security related disciplines.
10 years of maritime experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maritime background
Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal) for both small and large audiences.
Strong interpersonal.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Good Judgment
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and requirements, applicable to passenger ships.
High level of professionalism/independence/confidentiality.
Inquisitive/assertive demeanor.
Structured, motivational and supportive management style.
Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Work Location: This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
Health Benefits:
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
Financial Benefits:
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
Other Benefits
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus
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In particular, the role is responsible for overseeing all operating company activities across the maritime Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security (HESS) disciplines. This includes the responsibility for evaluating compliance with the safety management system as well as evaluating and identifying best practices opportunities in the HESS space.
Essential Functions:
Audit and Advisory activities:
Leads a 29 FTE internal audit team across nine brands
Develop the annual Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) audit plan
Oversee internal “International safety management” (ISM) audits across the brands, including facilitating root cause analysis and management action plan development.
Oversee newbuild assessments of the ships ISM prior to ship delivery
Oversee shore based HESS audits of the companies port operations, tour facilities and training facilities
Oversee HESS based process, system and organizational design reviews across the brands to identify best practice “insights”
To assess and monitor (follow-up on), at least quarterly, on management’s progress in implementing agreed upon opportunities, including:
Management action plans for SMS audits
Management action plans for shore based audits and cross brand insight reviews
Management action plans that originate from HESS investigations.
Oversee staff training and development, including maintain the global quality control program
Report to the Chief Audit Officer on the following:
Day to day HESS audit activities
The annual HESS project plan
The scope, objectives and status of the audits
Audit results
Audit trends by HESS discipline
Action taken by management to remediate findings or enhance the effectiveness or efficiencies of operations
Report to the Board on the following:
The annual audit plan
Audit results
Audit (and related trends) by HESS discipline
On the implementation status of management action plans
To develop an effective working relationship with Senior Executive brand HESS Management brand Presidents, the Chief Maritime Officer, the CEO and the Chair of the HESS Committees.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a Maritime related field of study; Master’s or Deck Officer’s License, Chief Engineer or Engineer Officer’s license, or any equivalent combination of relevant Maritime Health, Environmental, Safety and Security related disciplines.
10 years of maritime experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maritime background
Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal) for both small and large audiences.
Strong interpersonal.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Good Judgment
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and requirements, applicable to passenger ships.
High level of professionalism/independence/confidentiality.
Inquisitive/assertive demeanor.
Structured, motivational and supportive management style.
Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Work Location: This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
Health Benefits:
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
Financial Benefits:
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
Other Benefits
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus
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