Superintendent, HVAC

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Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees in Miami, Fl.  Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing daily technical support and giving guidance to the Chief Refrigeration Engineer to operate, optimize the HVAC plant in the most efficient and energy saving way. The Superintendent will supervise and follow up bigger repairs, refurbishing, replacement, additional installations, modifications, upgrading, modernization and retro fitting of HVAC installations fleet wide.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief Refrigeration Engineer in all operational issues, repairs, maintenance and dry docking planning.
• Plan and supervise overhauls of HVAC machinery such as air condition compressors, provision compressors, heat exchangers, air handlers, duct cleaning and repairs.
• Make recommendations for HVAC budget planning.
• Ensure proper training of promotion candidate for Chief Refrigeration position.
• Follow up with audit and the use of MBQ onboard.
• Ensure that ships are operated in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies with special attention given to safety, security and protection of the environment.
• Be informed and up-to-date about technical research and projects that are applicable, see information and evaluate new technology for use onboard cruise ships and run test programs on such equipment together with ships personnel as directed by the Manager.
• Maintain daily communication with Manager, HVAC services in regards to technical guidance, always taking prompt positive action on all feedback information.
• Observe and evaluate ships HVAC personnel work procedures to ensure quality standards and service are meet.
• Participate in succession planning, training, evaluation and development for HVAC personnel shipboard.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited school in Marine Engineering preferred.
• The person should have a minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in Marine HVAC Engineering and operation of passenger ships most recently in a management position.
• Proven leadership ability to direct a technical operation and fluency in both spoken and written English.

General Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Windows NT, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be proactive, organized and have the ability to take initiative.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
Ability to communicate effectively with various departments within the organization, both shipboard and shore side.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the world's second largest cruise company, operating under Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands. These brands offer an array of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Join our team as our HVAC Superintendent.  Once you click to apply below, it will take you 10-15 mins to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy.   If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next 30-60 days.  During this time, you can view your application status on our career site. 
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RCL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.