Job Description

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The Royal Caribbean Group's (Marine Technical Operations) Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Ship Manager Marine Technical Operations reporting to the Director of Marine Technical Operations

Position is onsite and based in our Weybridge office in the UK

Position Summary:

The Ship Manager Marine Technical Operations position drives an ongoing and productive engagement between the shoreside Marine Technical Operations organization and the senior Marine Management team onboard their assigned vessels




This role is not only responsible for the safe compliant and efficient operation of their assigned vessels but also has major responsibilities to encourage innovative means of meeting and exceeding the company's stated goals and objectives This position is result-driven thinks strategically keeps the "big picture" in mind and interacts frequently on an interdepartmental basis both shipboard and shoreside

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the safe compliant and efficient operation of assigned vessels Monitors and oversees the Maintenance plan including all ship repairs replacement equipment purchases and overall budget control Prepares manages and oversees the Dry-docking including all related projects within the respective budget Maintain productive dialogue between shoreside Marine Technical Operations and senior Marine Management onboard vessels Ensure that assigned vessels are following all relevant regulations and standards Oversee and is responsible for the daily operational and financial management of assigned vessels with respect to OPEX with a special focus on Repair & Maintenance Consumable and Hotel Technical costs Implement and monitor safety and environmental compliance initiatives to ensure the assigned ships operate within legal and regulatory requirements Regularly review and analyse fleet performance metrics identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed Carry out regular 'Performance Calls' with assigned vessels to ensure transparency and define joint actions for improvement Oversee the guarantee process and associated handling of claims with yards for assigned vessels Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders including senior management regulatory bodies and customers Coordinate with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of technical activities Participate in special projects related to fleet operations ensuring timely and successful completion

Qualifications:

A background as a Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent is preferred 5-10 years of experience with a shipping company or major cruise line classification society or similar Experience as a Chief Engineer within a major cruise line is highly desirable Proven ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function including the successful identification of operating efficiencies Proven ability to utilise and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counselling to improve performance or terminate employment

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!




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 colour 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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