Royal Caribbean Group

1st Refrigeration Engineer

Recruiter:
Royal Caribbean Group
Category:
Engine / Technical Jobs
Position:
HVAC / Refrigeration Engineer
Updated:
November 10, 2026

The 1st Refrigeration Engineer reports to the Chief Refrigeration Engineer for operation, maintenance and repair of the ventilation, provision, ice rink cooling equipment (where applicable), and all air conditioning.

In an emergency, the 1st Refrigeration Engineer will take over the Chief Refrigeration Engineer Duties and Responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that all ventilation, cooling, freezing equipment, ice rink cooling equipment(where applicable) and all air conditioning equipment is kept in full and proper working condition.
Ensure that all equipment is always operating at maximum efficiency to reduce energy and fuel cost.
Assist the Chief Refrigeration Engineer in training of team personnel in safety procedures and assigned duties.
Assist the Chief Refrigeration Engineer in the coordination and control of the HVAC budget and accounts, spare parts, and work orders.
Assist the Chief Refrigeration Engineer in the proper maintenance and function of all fire dampers, shut off dampers, laundry lint/wax filters, and Gaylord hood cleaning systems for all ventilation ducts.
Assist the Chief Refrigeration Engineer in proper maintenance and repair of all refrigerators, walk in coolers, cold water drinking fountains, mini bar (with refrigerant gas) and ice making machines.
Additional routines and work assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications &Training:

Mechanical Engineer (BSc) or equivalent with specialised study in HVAC/Refrigeration systems.
F-Gas Category 1 certification, Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), and Basic Safety Training (BST) in accordance with STCW.
HVACR technical education and post-education HVCAR work experience (non-HVACR technical education –electrical, mechanical,& marine and non-cruise, industrial, or marine HVACR work experience).
Strong understanding of refrigeration cycle and application of the Moliere diagram and thermodynamics, including theoretical and actual refrigeration system troubleshooting and problem solving.
Complete understanding of the psychometric process along with measurement of air properties and movement including balancing procedures and noise control.
Ability to read and understand all ship drawings: including system, principle, piping, ducting, electrical, mechanical, insulation, fire protection, and construction.

Language Requirements:

Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly, and cordially with guests.
Proficiency in reading and writing English to interpret procedures.
Ability to give and receive instructions effectively in both written and verbal forms.
Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from guests, supervisors, and colleagues.


Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to stand, walk, handle tools, reach, talk, hear, and taste/smell.
Occasionally/frequently/continually lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close, distance, colour, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.


STCW Certificates

You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.

Work Experience Requirements

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship.

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group

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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprised of three award-winning global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that includes TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 60 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations worldwide.

We’re proud of the way our team members from different cultural backgrounds, ages, races, religions, education levels, sexual orientation, genders, and disabilities come together to create the incredible vacation experiences we’re known for. We believe that the diversity of our employees plays a major role in our success.

We are proud of our entrepreneurial spirit, the force that drives us to innovate. It’s that state of mind that helps us see opportunity where others see only risk.

Come join our RCG family and journey with us!


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