Carnival Corporation
Senior Director, Electrical, Automation, Safety & Nautical
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Senior Director, Electrical, Automation, Safety & Nautical
Senior Director – Electrical, Automation, Safety & Nautical (EASN)
At Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding (CCS), we are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Director – Electrical, Automation, Safety & Nautical (EASN). This role will serve as a technical authority for CCS, responsible for providing leadership across electrical, automation, safety, and nautical disciplines in both newbuild programs and in-service fleet support.
About CCS
CCS (Corporate Shipbuilding) within Carnival Corporation leads the new ship acquisition process and provides in-service support for all eight brands operating over 90 ships globally. Our approach is agile and project-driven, fostering empowered project teams organised into cross-functional Chapters. Our Chapters consist of specialists collaborating on talent development, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving to drive excellence in maritime innovation.
We embrace diversity for success and value a variety of experiences, passions, and skills. We’re looking for individuals who are excited about shipbuilding, bring fresh ideas, and infuse new perspectives into our work.
Role Overview
This critical position requires end-to-end accountability for technical excellence, strategic direction, risk management, and governance in:
- Electrical power generation and distribution
- Automation and control systems
- Integrated safety and nautical systems
Your influence starts with early design phases and continues through construction, commissioning, and Fleet in-service support.
Under the guidance of the Chapter Lead, you will:
- Shape and grow the EASN Chapter through mentorship and constructive leadership.
- Collaborate extensively with brands, shipyards, suppliers, consultants, and regulators to:
- Ensure safety, compliance, and operational optimisation.
- Provide final escalation and decision-making authority on complex matters.
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- Act as final escalation and authority for technical matters across EASN, resolving high-risk issues.
- Ensure technical governance and integrity in:
- Supplier selection
- System concept and design development
- Provide end-to-end technical oversight throughout the vessel lifecycle: from concept and contracting to construction, commissioning, and delivery.
- Represent CCS as the senior technical authority with external stakeholders including shipyards, suppliers, class societies, and regulatory bodies.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, while driving innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across newbuilds.
- Develop and empower technical leaders within the EASN Chapter by mentoring, delegating, and maintaining accountability for outcomes.
- Promote the EASN Chapter within and beyond Carnival Corporation, fostering strong multi-brand relationships and industry engagement.
Position Requirements
We are seeking candidates with:
Experience
- Very deep experience in technical leadership within complex engineering environments, preferably in:
- Shipbuilding
- Marine
- Offshore industries or similarly regulated sectors
- Proven track record of acting as or contributing to technical authority and escalation points in high-risk decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to shape technical strategy, innovation and roadmaps, aligning with organisational and fleet capabilities.
- Expertise in matrix management, collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams spanning brands, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring technical talent, structuring succession planning, supporting knowledge transfer, and driving long-term organisational resilience.
Qualifications and Certifications
- Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., naval architecture, mechanical engineering).
- Chartered Engineer recognition.
- Postgraduate qualifications (MSc, MEng, or MBA).
- Project management certification (e.g., Agile, PRinCE2, PMP).
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About You
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and deliver high-quality, accountable work.
- Possess an engineering or maritime foundation but are passionate about growth and innovation in shipbuilding.
- Choice is about contribution to collective success beyond just credentials.
- Welcome diverse mindsets, eager to bring a unique perspective to transformative projects.
Benefits and Opportunity
This role is permanent, full-time, and office-based for three days weekly (including Wednesdays) at Carnival House, Southampton.
CCS offers a supportive, impactful, and inclusive work culture, creating career paths from CCS15 (entry level) to CCS1 (SVP). This position sits as CCS04.
We’re on a mission to set the standard for excellence in cruise new builds and assets. Join us in becoming the employer of choice in the industry.
Culture and Commitment
Carnival upholds a comprehensive Culture Essentials framework guiding our commitment, globally, to:
- Speak Up, Respect, and Protect
- Continuous Improvement
- Effective Communication
- Listening & Learning
- Empowering Teams
Why Us?
Carnival Corporation is the world’s leading cruise company, operating globally through iconic brands:
- North America: Carnival, Holland America, Princess, Seabourn
- United Kingdom: P&O Cruises, Cunard Line
- Germany & Europe: AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises
- Australia: P&O
As Corporate Shipbuilding, we revel in building world-class vessels, delivering emotionally memorable experiences for customers. We seek colleagues with our own drive to push boundaries and change experiences into the unforgettable.
Job Functions
Engineering; Project Management
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