Director, HVAC & Hotel Equipment – Fleet Excellence

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual cash bonus

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a senior leader to oversee HVAC and hotel technical assets across the fleet. You will drive standardization, energy efficiency, and reliability while guiding shipboard and shoreside teams.

The role demands extensive cross‑functional leadership, budget management, and a track record of successful dry docks and capital projects to support guest safety and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in HVAC, refrigeration, hotel technical assets, or related systems.
• Proven project and program management experience including dry dock, Capex, and fleetwide improvements.
• Strong knowledge of cruise ship regulatory requirements and environmental compliance.
• Experience with asset management, maintenance methodologies, and lifecycle optimization.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets across shipboard and shoreside contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide fleet‑wide HVAC and hotel tech asset oversight and governance across the fleet.
• Develop maintenance philosophies aligning with safety, reliability, and performance goals.
• Lead standardization of HVAC operational practices to improve energy use and guest comfort.
• Direct maintenance planning, dry dock, and long‑term asset replacement planning within budgets.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Hotel Operations, Procurement, and Finance to meet operational demands.
• Drive fleetwide technical initiatives and represent Carnival Cruise Line in industry forums.

Skills

HVAC Leadership

Maintenance Strategy

Energy Optimization

Asset Reliability

Cross-functional Leadership

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Marine/Electrical Eng

Job description

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a senior leader to oversee HVAC and hotel technical assets across the fleet. You will drive standardization, energy efficiency, and reliability while guiding shipboard and shoreside teams.

The role demands extensive cross‑functional leadership, budget management, and a track record of successful dry docks and capital projects to support guest safety and environmental goals.