Royal Caribbean Group

Ship Manager

Royal Caribbean Group • $80K — $120K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
  • Experience as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer, or Chief Engineer with shipping company
  • 3+ years as Chief Engineer with Diesel Engines and Steam Plant
  • Minimum 3 years on vessels with PODs/Azipods propulsion system
  • Strong understanding of Maritime engineering and onboard operating systems
  • Knowledge of IMO regulations like ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, and STCW
  • Excellent supervisory and multicultural communication skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of assigned vessels
  • Oversee dry-dock planning and operational budgets with technical superintendents
  • Maintain communication with Marine Technical organization regarding machinery and safety compliance
  • Monitor vessel compliance with Class/Government Authorities
  • Investigate and report technical incidents and damages
  • Participate in training and development for shipboard personnel
  • Cooperate with departments on projects affecting Marine and Hotel operations

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • On-site work environment in Miami, Florida
  • Opportunity to influence both vessel and shoreside operations
  • Engagement with leading vacation-industry brands
Full Job Description
Royal Caribbean Group's Global Marine Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Ship Manager reporting to the Director, Fleet Technical.

This is a land-based position that will work onsite in Miami, Florida.

Position Summary:

This position represents both the interest of the vessel and the interest of the Shoreside Marine Operations department as the primary person for a specific selection of vessels. The Marine Operations Manager is the key contact for day-today operations, focused on the safe, compliant and efficient operations of the vessel within the Maritime scope. The Marine Operations Manager's responsibilities span not only the safety, compliance and reliability elements of the vessel, but also the crew and financial aspects of the daily operations. This position also serves as the responsible person for the interaction with Facilities Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for overall day-to-day management of assigned vessels within the Marine Operations Department.
  • Support onboard repair and maintenance and oversee dry-dock planning and operational budgets of the Deck and Engine Departments in coordination with assigned technical Superintendents to ensure approval from the Flag state, Port State, Classification Society, or other government bodies for any changes to the construction or equipment onboard.
  • Maintain frequent communication with the Marine Technical organization, to assist in the selection and installation of machinery, equipment and safety appliances to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety and environmental policies from governing agencies.
  • Monitors vessel compliance with Class / Government Authorities requirements and follows up to insure the timely and complete clearance of Conditions of Class / Conditions of Authority or any other outstanding conditions as may be issued.
  • Follow up with technical department to technically related incidents and damages are properly investigated and reported, and that damage claims are validated and settled.
  • Participate in succession planning, training, evaluation and development for all relevant shipboard personnel. Interview and approve, as well as, give recommendations to Human Resources Department regarding education and training of ship engineers.
  • Cooperate with Accommodation Maintenance department and New Building for projects and operational issues impacting the Hotel and Marine areas of responsibility.
  • Performs other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Financial Responsibilities:
  • Participate in the preparation of annual budgets for each ship.
  • This is to be carried out in cooperation with the ships Management Team, Shore side operations management and Financial department for approval.
  • Evaluates monthly and quarterly operation/financial results, and recommends adjustments to plans/forecasts for the ships.
  • Handles the guarantee process with NB/ Yard through-to-completion for all vessels introduced into the RCG fleet.
  • Creates, manages, executes the dry dock plan from start to finish, including the dry dock budget.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred
  • Relevant experience as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and/or experienced Chief Engineer with a shipping company, classification society.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and priorities. Proven ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function, including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies.
  • Chief Engineers Diploma with minimum 3 years experience on Diesel Engines and Steam Plant.
  • Three years (3) minimum experience on vessels with PODs / Azipods as a propulsion system .
  • Must be well versed in areas of Maritime engineering and be familiar with various operating systems onboard (HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, Engine and Powerplant, etc.).
  • Must have the ability to read and understand technical drawings.
  • Work closely with representatives from the various classification societies and governing agencies regulating the operation of our ships fleet-wide.
  • Must display basic knowledge of regulations governing the Marine industry under IMO, such as ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW, and understand how to access information when required.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
  • Must have strong supervisory skills and must possess the ability to communicate at the highest level of the organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management.
  • Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

Physical Demands
  • Ability to sit, and stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a computer, communicate, listen, and assess information.
  • Ability to travel to other office locations and may lift, push, pull or move 10-15 pounds.
  • Ability to occasionally walk to the dock, ascend and descend the vessel.
  • Visual requirement includes distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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!

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world. The company provides celebrity cruises and silversea cruises. Royal Caribbean Group was established in 1968 in Miami, Florida.

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