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Steel Inspector (m/f/d)

Job ID 10115023 Location Papenburg, Germany Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Mar. 12, 2025
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Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Marine Superintendent, responsible for overseeing the assigned structural inspections and design development for the new building site Team Lead special projects as project manager for Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI).

This is an on-site position in Papenburg, Germany.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Safety Standards.

  • Help the Marine Superintendent to observe the budget/schedule for the areas under his responsibility.

  • If needed, will coordinate between the shipyard, suppliers, consultants and Disney Cruise Line Operations for all design developments in the areas under his responsibility

  • Responsible for Structural Design review, basic and detail structural design

  • Responsible for Structural inspections from sections to ship construction

  • When required assist the team with other official shipyard inspections, including but not limited to: steel, deck outfitting, surface preparation, paint application, firefighting, fire detection, navigation, lifesaving, safety, security, environmental and medical equipment and systems.

  • Overseeing the external block and structural equipment production

  • Overseeing the quality assurance activities, material tracking, alteration process, and NDT activities

  • Supporting the WDI on design process from structural viewpoint

  • Assist with the structural aspects of WDI Site Team during the official shipyard meetings.

  • Any other duty as may be delegated by the Marine Superintendent.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 8 years experience in the Maritime industry or minimum 1 year experience in steel and paint inspections in ship’s New building projects

  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills (English)

  • Extended knowledge of the cruise ship operation and marine systems.

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

  • Task oriented

  • Self-starter

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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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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