Auditor, SSQE; Safety, Security, Quality & Environmental

Auditor, SSQE (Safety, Security, Quality & Environmental)

Royal Caribbean Group

Posted : 12/08/25

Location :
Miami, FL

This position will work on-site in Miami, Florida and primarily travel to the fleet to conduct internal audits on behalf of Royal Caribbean Group.

The Auditor, Safety, Security, Quality and Environmental supports the efforts of the Safety, Security, Environment, and Health departments to ensure Corporate and shipboard compliance with applicable International and Flag State regulatory requirements, voluntary standards and company policies.

This involves providing audit services to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and its subsidiaries and brands, its ships, offices, and other facilities.

• Conduct shipboard and shore‑side audits of RCG SQM Safety, Quality, and Environmental programs within the prescribed time frame.
• Verify the effective implementation of the Company Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQM) system which includes the requirements of SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM Code, various IMO regulations, instruments of ILO, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISPS.
• Verify compliance with appropriate Flag and Port State regulations; follow up on previous nonconformities to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Assist the Lead/Senior Auditor in coordinating team activities for presentation of audit results to the shipboard executive committee or shore‑side management/executives, documenting detailed findings (e.g. noteworthy efforts, nonconformities, observations, verification statements).
• Provide training to shipboard and shore‑side staff on topics such as Accident Incident Tracking Systems, SQM, corrective/preventative actions, Root Cause Analysis and management systems elements.
• Maintain open communications with colleagues and improve understanding of audit findings; communicate critical issues to Lead/Senior Auditor and management.
• Continuously improve audit protocols, the audit program, and corporate management system tools.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and create expense reports associated with this position; perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree from a 4‑year college/university; minimum of three years of audit experience in the maritime industry (cruise or cargo ships).
• Degree from a Maritime Institution, Marine Technical License, or related certification preferred.
• Extensive of Management Systems and standards including ISO 9001/1400 and 50,001.
• Detailed knowledge of international regulations (ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, MLC, ILO) and applicable Flag and Port State requirements.
• Experience in safety, quality and environmental auditing techniques.
• Excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills for effective communication and negotiation at all management levels.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific journals, management system standards, and legal documents, including international, Flag and Port State regulations.
• Very strong English writing and communication skills.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The position requires the ability to work in both an office and marine (ship) environment, and to travel as required by the obligations and business circumstances—an estimated 75% of the time.

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates Effectively
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Situational Adaptability