Manager, HVAC

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami is seeking a Manager, HVAC Systems to provide expert technical guidance across the fleet. Based shoreside, you will oversee performance, maintenance, and lifecycle management of HVAC equipment, leading major repairs and modernization projects to ensure reliability and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Marine Technical Operations and onboard teams, manage budgets and CAPEX, and ensure compliance with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and class requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to support diverse, multicultural teams.
• Experience managing HVAC/refrigeration or mechanical systems in maritime, industrial, or commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for HVAC systems and provide advanced technical support to Marine Technical Operations and shipboard teams.
• Oversee major HVAC repairs, upgrades, and capital projects including dry‑dock and revitalization activities.
• Manage lifecycle strategies, obsolescence planning, and system reliability improvements.
• Investigate technical issues, define corrective actions, and communicate lessons fleetwide.
• Deliver first‑ and second‑level support for safe, efficient, compliant operation of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Condition-monitoring software

Fleet-management software

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Manager, HVAC

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at Royal Caribbean Group. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

We are proud to be the vacation‑industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Marine Operations (GMO) Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full‑time Manager, HVAC reporting to the SVP, Global Marine Technology.

This position will work onsite in Miami, Florida.

Position Summary:

This is a land‑based (shoreside) position. The Manager, HVAC Systems provides expert technical guidance for all heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning systems across the fleet. This role supports Marine Technical Operations and onboard engineering teams by overseeing performance, maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle management of HVAC equipment. The Manager, HVAC Systems leads major repairs and modernization projects, ensures regulatory adherence, and drives reliability, efficiency, and system uptime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Support

• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for HVAC systems, providing advanced technical support to Marine Technical Operations and shipboard teams.
• Oversee major HVAC repairs, upgrades, and capital projects, including dry‑dock and revitalization activities.
• Manage lifecycle strategies, obsolescence planning, and system reliability improvements.
• Investigate technical issues, define corrective actions, and ensure fleetwide communication of lessons learned.

Operational Management

• Deliver first‑and‑second‑level support to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain close communication with Marine Technical Operations, Marine Technology, and senior onboard leadership.
• Coordinate HVAC projects and maintenance plans with Ship Managers and onboard engineering teams.
• Support and guide vessel personnel in the operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of HVAC systems.

Compliance & Safety

• Work with classification societies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with applicable IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and class requirements.
• Conduct ship visits, inspections, and risk assessments; manage failure investigations and implement preventive and corrective measures.
• Monitor conditions of class, audit findings, and non‑conformities to ensure timely closure.
• Manage HVAC system upgrades, modernization programs, and vendor service support.
• Review OEM technical bulletins and oversee fleetwide implementation of required actions.
• Lead HVAC‑related scopes during dry docks, refurbishments, and special projects.
• Prepare technical reports, performance analyses, and recommendations for efficiency improvements.
• Support newbuild projects with system specifications, testing activities, and warranty follow‑up.
• Manage HVAC budgets, spare‑parts planning, and long‑term service agreements.
• Lead CAPEX and CAR projects, including multi‑million‑dollar HVAC system investments.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent maritime qualifications.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience with HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical environmental systems in maritime, industrial, or commercial settings.
• Strong understanding of large‑scale chillers, air‑handling units, control systems, and energy‑efficient HVAC technologies.
• Experience with fleet technical management, dry‑docking, and maintenance planning.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to support diverse, multicultural teams.

Preferred

• Certification in HVAC or refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with maritime environmental and efficient technologies.
• Proficiency with condition‑monitoring and fleet‑management software.
• Office‑based role with travel to vessels, shipyards, and vendors as required.
• Ability to sit, stand, write, and operate standard office equipment; occasional lifting (10–15 lbs).

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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