Superintendent, Power Plant Services

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Marine Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Superintendent, Power Plant Services on the reporting to the Manager, Power Plant Services.

This position will work onsite in Miami, Florida and will require international travel.

Position Summary:

This position is part of the overall team management and directly associated with power plant maintenance and equipment. You would organize orders and labor for the main engine overhauls and create budgets for engine work activities with Ship Managers. You would also provide technical support to the assigned ships as assigned by the Manager, Power Plant Services, as well as improve engine performance and reduce systematically the operation and maintenance costs. This entails working with the manufacturer and GMTS group on engine shortfalls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees the operation and maintenance of dual-fuel diesel engines and associated LNG auxiliary systems and mechanisms.
• Manages and oversees technical budgets for the engine work and reviews ship budgets, in coordination with the associated Ship Manager.
• Oversees quality of products and services provided by the designated power plant vendors. Identifies and records any problems as well as provides solutions relating to the product, process, and quality systems in this area as well as controls further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming products until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Manages and oversees engine maintenance riding teams.
• Oversees the coordination of all major engine projects and activities onboard the vessels.
• Manages improvement projects in Power Plant and consolidate best practices for maintenance processes.
• Motivates shoreside and shipboard personnel to encourage teamwork and improvement.
• Oversees support for onboard repair and maintenance. Maintains direct communication with the vessels, including frequent visits to assist in the operation of Power Plant machinery and equipment to ensure optimal and efficient operations of all equipment.
• Ensures, in cooperation with associated Ship Managers, that technically related incidents and damages are properly investigated and reported.
• Manages and oversees engine planning related to engine guarantee items.
• Maintains current knowledge of up-to-date technical research and relevant projects, evaluate new technology for use onboard, and oversee the running of test programs on such equipment together with ships personnel.
• Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities or problems relating to product, process, and quality systems as well as provide solution through designated channels and verify implementation in the Power Plant area.
• Responsible for creation and maintaining ships engine overhaul and routine repairs budget for assigned ships.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field of study.
• 10+ years of cruise ship experience
• 10+ years of diesel engine combined with LNG dual-fuel diesel engine installation commissioning experience required (including marine and power plant).
• Ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function, including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies.
• Must excel in ability to manage a staff in a positive and productive manner by motivating, developing and managing employees as they work.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, internet access and the ability to navigate within a variety of Microsoft software packages including and not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related printers and equipment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• The ability to read and comprehend instructions in English is required.
• Ability to understand correspondence and memos to communicate effectively with various departments within the organization, both shipboard and shore side.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, discounts, interest and commissions and to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance, as well as foreign exchange rates.
• Ability to apply prudent judgment and reasoning to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to manage problems that arise with standardized solutions.
• Consults with superiors when needed and SQM.
• Ability to work inside and outside the office. When onboard a ship, a higher noise level and higher ambient temperatures will be encountered.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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