Specialist, Catering & Laundry Outfitting

Specialist, Catering & Laundry Outfitting

The Outfitting Specialist for the catering, back of house and laundry area is responsible for inspecting the construction and outfitting of related areas to the agreed specification and applicable rules. He/She is controlling quality of the materials used and outfitting carried out, highlighting any discrpancies with the approved project, suggesting potential adjustments when minor issues are identified and scope for improvement in relation to following shipbuildings.





- Fluency in English, knowledge of other European languages is a plus;

- A degree relevant to shipbuilding or equivalent qualification or significant relevant experience is required;

- Substancial experience with delivering inspections of cabins,





public areas applied to shipbuilding or refitting in shipyards or onboard cruise vessels in operations; Some experinece in a leadership position is also required;

- Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office (including Excel, MS Word, MS Project or equivalent and PowerPoint) and ability to use design programs such as Autocad;

- Familiarity with Marine Rules and International Standards and Regulaitons in particular USPH;

- Ability to review new building specifications and drawings and to read and understand a variety of engineering drawings;

- Good analytical skills, attention to detail and a ‘can do’ attitude;

- Availability to work long hours under pressure and over the weekend when required. Frequent travelling is involved;

- Ensures that all relevant areas are built within the set timescale and in line with the approved specifiation, design and contractual requirements;

- Follows the installation and outfitting of all relevant areas, maintaining accurate and up to date records of all activities and inspections;

- Attends project meetings and prepares progress reports;

- Ensures that all materials used are compliant and in scope with the specifications and the approved design, of a suitable quality fit for its intended use, approved by class and relevant authorities e.g. USPH;

- Suggests minor adjustments as may be found necessary on site and follows implementation and development of any design change;

- Highlights relevant aspects of the approved design which can be improved in the future;

- Assists with Plan Approval activities as required.



VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)





- Right to work in Italy/France and to travel within the EU



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