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Safety Manager (m/f/d)

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10117785 Location Papenburg, Germany Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Apr. 02, 2025

Job Summary:

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is looking for a Safety Manager who will work under the supervision of the Marine Superintendent and be responsible for overseeing safety systems and quality control reporting.  The Safety Manager will interact with shipyard, classifications societies, authorities and partners.

This position will be on-site in Papenburg, Germany.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Safety and Quality Standards.

  • Assist the Marine Superintendent to observe the budget

  • Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the construction/installation progress for the various safety disciplines and systems which are part of the USCG ICOC Examinations.

  • Participate in assigned official shipyard inspections, including but not limited to: Structural Fire Protection, Watertight Integrity, Means of Escape, Fixed firefighting, Fire Detection and Alarm system, Lifesaving appliances, safety, security, environmental and medical equipment.

  • Coordinates between the shipyard, Classification Society and Disney Cruise Line Operations for all production developments in the areas within their scope

  • Monitor the production schedule/progress and generate production overview report for all safety system to share with the Disney Senior Leadership project management.

  • Safety System’s production overview report document should include but not limited to installation progress, test and trials completion and progress, inspection overview and outstanding open remarks.

  • Cooperate and partner with the Disney Cruise Line Operations, supplier and consultants in all Safety related discussions.

  • Coordination with shipyard, Classification Society, US Coast Guard, Flag State to ensure compliance of international rules and regulations

  • Assist with the Safety aspects of the project during the official shipyard meetings.

  • Assist the New Building Project Management overseeing test & trials process regarding the safety systems and ensures that the required Site Team members as well as suitably qualified professionals attends on behalf of the owner.

  • Utilize the shipyard’s Client Request Item (CRI) process to record and track ship building deficiencies.

  • Cooperate with planning of additional support from the vendors if needed.

  • Cooperate with the Captain and Staff Captain of the new vessels for coordination and testing of the safety systems during the Sea Trials and until delivery.

  • Cooperate with the Logistics team for all Safety Owners Furnished Equipment (OFE).

  • Coordinate with QA/QC representative to evaluate reports and follow-up quality issues in general.

  • Any other duty as assigned by the Marine Superintendent.

Required Qualifications:

  • Broad understanding of shipbuilding, naval architecture, and ship design.

  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills (English)

  • Knowledge of latest new buildings, including specification items and latest environmental technologies.

  • Knowledge and experience working with regulatory bodies, such as Classification Societies.

  • Extensive knowledge of the cruise ship operation and Safety systems.

  • Strategic thinker; able to see the big picture and make solid business decisions in managing projects

  • Independent and proactive

  • An excellent team player

  • Excellent cooperation and communication skills

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Imagineering (Germany) GmbH, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

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