Marine Superintendent

Great Vacations Begin With Great Employees!

Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees in Southeast 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. 

As Marine Superintendent, you will represent both the interest of the vessel and the interest of the Shoreside Marine Operations department as the primary person for a specific selection of vessels. You will be the key contact for day-today operations, focused on the safe, compliant and efficient operations of the vessel within the Maritime scope. Your responsibilities span not only the safety, compliance and reliability elements of the vessel, but also the crew and financial aspects of the daily operations. You will also serve as the responsible person for the interaction with Facilities Management.

Career Snapshot:

• Responsible for overall day-to-day management of assigned vessels within the Marine Operations Department.
• Support onboard repair and maintenance and oversee dry-dock planning and operational budgets of the Deck and Engine Departments in coordination with assigned technical Superintendents to ensure approval from the Flag state, Port State, Classification Society, or other government bodies for any changes to the construction or equipment onboard.
• Maintain frequent communication with the Marine Technical organization, to assist in the selection and installation of machinery, equipment and safety appliances to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety and environmental policies from governing agencies
• Monitors vessel compliance with Class / Government Authorities requirements and follows up to insure the timely and complete clearance of Conditions of Class / Conditions of Authority or any other outstanding conditions as may be issued.
• Follow up with technical department to technically related incidents and damages are properly investigated and reported, and that damage claims are validated and settled.
• Participate in succession planning, training, evaluation and development for all relevant shipboard personnel. Interview and approve, as well as, give recommendations to Human Resources Department regarding education and training of ship engineers.
• Cooperate with Facilities for projects and operational issues impacting the Hotel and Marine areas of responsibility

Requirements:

• Relevant experience as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and/or experience with a shipping company, classification society or similar.
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• Proven ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function, including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies.
• Must be well versed in areas of Maritime engineering and be familiar with various operating systems onboard (HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, Engine and Powerplant, etc)
• Must have the ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Work closely with representatives from the various classification societies and governing agencies regulating the operation of our ships fleet-wide.
• Must display basic knowledge of regulations governing the Marine industry under IMO, such as ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW, and understand how to access information when required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• Must have strong supervisory skills and must possess the ability to communicate at the highest level of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent
• Chief Engineer's license
  

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 Marine 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. 

Join us at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where great vacations begin with great employees!

RCL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job: Marine Operations
Primary Location: United States-Florida-Miami
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular