Dry Dock Manager of Technical

Job ID 10110901 Location London, United Kingdom Business Disney Cruise Line Date posted Jan. 29, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

In this newly created role, you’ll manage the approved dry dock scope of work for Disney Cruise Line’s fleet’s technical work being undertaken during the dry-docking period. You’ll spend a significant amount of time (ca. 30%) on planning and executing technical Dry Dock work.

You are responsible for writing the full, detailed scope of work on designated approved scope of work for Technical during the dry dock as well as collating all yard requirements from each department. Additionally, you’ll provide specifications to sub-contracting companies for contract bidding quotations.

In this role, you will manage and guide a small inhouse team as well as leading dry dock consultants and 3rd party vendors (20%) – managing their scope of work, priorities and the quality assurance of their work. You’ll manage labour and material finances to ensure Technical dry dock work meet budget requirements (10%).

You will be required to interact in a complex, global organisation and will liaise with Shipboard Senior Management for technical support including additional labour, approved scope coordination, and warranty support as required (10%).

This role is based in Disney Cruise Line’s London Hammersmith office and requires approx. 3 months of global travel per year – incl. fully presence during dry dock periods.

What You Will Do

Plan and execute Technical Dry Dock work

Responsible for writing the full yard specification of all services and work to be undertaken during the dry-docking period, collating all yard requirements from other project managers, related to their individual dry dock projects

Under the oversight of the Senior Manager, Dry Docks, manages the approved dry dock scope of work for fleet’s technical work being undertaken during the dry-docking period

Responsible for writing the full, detailed scope of work on designated approved scope of work for technical during the dry dock. Provide specifications to sub-contracting companies for contract bidding quotations.

Provide appropriate documentation, including technical specification for approved scope delivery (potentially a duplication from above)

Produce technical product specifications as required, consult with external bodies for compliance and best practice

Provide full breakdown and evaluation of vendor bids quotations to senior leadership

Conduct research into new ideas, products and upcoming regulatory changes to see that all technical is future proof

Liaise with Operational team, specifically Manager, Technical Operations, for Dry Dock technical work planning

Partner with Shipyard, Walt Disney Imagineering teams, contracted vendors, and external regulatory bodies as required for approved scope delivery

Responsible for effective communication to shipboard leadership on designated Dry Dock technical projects to be undertaken during the vessels dry-docking period

Liaise with ship's leadership for feedback on project delivery and ongoing support requirements

Liaise with shipboard senior management for technical support including additional labour, approved scope coordination, and warranty support as required -Duplication

Provide Purchasing and Logistics with all necessary information on owner supply equipment and materials

Negotiate most advantageous choice of vendor for contract selection with quality and cost prime considerations

Manage labour and material finances to see that technical dry dock work meet budget requirements, ensuring individual designated approved scope of work is completed on time and within budget

Lead dry dock consultants on scope of work under area of responsibility

Verify Vendor Safety/Technical standard is compatible with Disney quality assurance, oversee Vendors work through the whole of the process

Oversee and verify all technical safety implications are considered

Provide monthly and, ad hoc as requested, reports on designated dry dock and project work Provide Quality Assurance with designated approved scope of work through the design, installation and completion process

Accompany sub-contractors onboard whilst undertaking work

Ensure that sub-contractors provide all material safety certification, as fitted drawings and manufacturers manuals where appropriate

SMS responsibility to uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas under their control.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience in a leadership role within Technical Dry Dock – in this role, you’ll be responsible for Dry Dock Interiors Technical Managers and their day-to-day supervision, providing mentorship and technical guidance, as well as managing workload and assigning projects.

Confident in managing Third-party Contractors/Vendors, incl. reviewing their work

Relevant tertiary marine engineering or related degree or higher national diploma

Significant sea-going Engineering experience, with previous Dry Dock experience is essential

Highly experienced in leading all aspects of technical specifications undertaken during a vessels dry dock period

You’ll bring extensive project management experience, Office Technical Operations and Ship Management experience

Previous financial responsibility for +$5m dry dockings/projects

You’ll possess professional training in marine regulations and cruise sector technical operations experience

Engineering Officer Certificate of Competence or equivalent

Ability to build effective professional relationships and able to quickly establish an internal & external network of marine professionals in a global environment

Flexibility to work with ships in different locations and time zones, flexibility to work with shore side teams residing in US and UK offices; incl. extensive travelling (on average 3 months per year)

Confident in working with all seniority levels in the business, from a technical to a commercial scope

Business fluent in English paired with a confident communication style across different cultures and time zones

The Perks

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About Disney Cruise Line:

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard our growing fleet of ships and Disney’s island destinations in The Bahamas, our exceptional crew and cast members provide legendary Disney service and enchanting entertainment to our guests that only Disney can deliver.

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 Magical Cruise Co., Ltd, which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line.

Magical Cruise Co., Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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