Shipboard HVAC Technician - Lead & Optimize Marine Systems

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami seeks an HVAC Technician to deliver daily technical support and guide the Chief Refrigeration Engineer in efficient shipboard HVAC operation. You will supervise repairs, refurbishments, upgrades, and modernization across the fleet.

The role requires leadership, 2–5 years in marine HVAC, and fluency in English, with opportunity for hands-on project work and energy savings initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years in Marine HVAC Engineering on passenger ships, in a management role.
• Proven leadership to direct a technical operation and English fluency.
• Windows NT, Word and Excel proficiency; email and internet literate.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive, organized approach; travel >100 days/yr.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Refrigeration Engineer with operations, repairs, maintenance and dry docking planning.
• Plan and supervise overhauls of HVAC machinery, compressors, heat exchangers and air handlers.
• Recommend budgets for HVAC operations and improvements.
• Provide training to promote candidates for Chief Refrigeration position.
• Ensure ships are operated safely and in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

English Fluency

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Tools

Windows NT

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group in Miami seeks an HVAC Technician to deliver daily technical support and guide the Chief Refrigeration Engineer in efficient shipboard HVAC operation. You will supervise repairs, refurbishments, upgrades, and modernization across the fleet.

The role requires leadership, 2–5 years in marine HVAC, and fluency in English, with opportunity for hands-on project work and energy savings initiatives.