Director, Global HVAC-R Systems (Maritime Fleet)

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cruise and Travel Privileges

Health and Wellness Benefits

401(k) + Employer Contribution (US)

Company-Paid Life and Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & Professional Development

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Director, HVAC-R Systems to lead the technical direction for all HVAC and refrigeration across the fleet. The role is based in Miami, onsite, reporting to Global Marine Operations, with responsibility for reliability, energy efficiency and lifecycle management.

You will manage a team of HVAC managers and engineers, oversee major repairs and capital projects, and drive fleetwide improvements while ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• 20+ years of HVAC/refrigeration experience in maritime, industrial or commercial settings; 15+ years leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi-year fleet HVAC strategy with reliability, energy efficiency, obsolescence and decarbonization goals.
• Lead shore-side HVAC teams and shipboard personnel; set objectives and manage performance.
• Direct major HVAC repairs, upgrades, modernization, retrofit and capital projects with scope, schedule and budget oversight.
• Provide advanced technical guidance to Global Marine Technology and senior leadership fleetwide.
• Ensure compliance with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL and safety standards; monitor audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Project management

Leadership

English communication

Travel internationally

Fleet-management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering

Advanced degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Fleet-management software

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a Director, HVAC-R Systems to lead the technical direction for all HVAC and refrigeration across the fleet. The role is based in Miami, onsite, reporting to Global Marine Operations, with responsibility for reliability, energy efficiency and lifecycle management.

You will manage a team of HVAC managers and engineers, oversee major repairs and capital projects, and drive fleetwide improvements while ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and safety