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Princess Cruises · 5 hours ago

Director, Fuel Performance and Itinerary Management

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Princess Cruises is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, known for providing exceptional experiences to its guests. The Director, Fuel Performance & Itinerary Management will lead a team to ensure safe and environmentally compliant ship itineraries while managing the fuel budget and implementing energy efficiency initiatives.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Day to day fuel budget management. Develop energy efficiency and fuel cost reduction opportunities. This position must closely collaborate with Shipboard Management Teams and shoreside Deployment, Technical teams, Environmental teams, Corporate Fuel & Procurement teams

Lead and motivate ship management teams (Deck, Engine and Hotel) to embrace and implement energy efficiency initiatives. Lead initiatives and devise effective KPI’s for PCL Fleet CII and other Green House Gas goals

Drive energy meeting cadences with ship and shoreside management. Keep Company management updated on fuel budget performance and opportunities

Collaborate with the Corporate Fuel and Data teams to drive the best possible fuel consumption analyses

At all stages of deployment development, implement effective workflows to ensure itineraries are safe and efficient and meet CII and other Carbon/Greenhouse Gas goals

Provide assistance with daily operational fleet management and lead Marine operational project implementation as directed

Collaborate on Corporate Energy Efficiency, CII and other Carbon/Greenhouse GasReduction innovation and initiatives

In cases of major incidents, act as Maritime Emergency Response leader

Stay up to date on Corporate and Maritime Industry energy efficiency innovation and initiatives, includes identifying and attending applicable corporate work groups, workshops and trade shows, and present ideas and priorities to PCL management when appropriate

Continually familiarize and improve knowledge on ships’ marine operations and technical systems that are part of efficiency opportunities and carbon reduction. This may necessitate travel to company ships

Qualification

Fuel accountingForecastingEnergy managementMarine EngineeringLeadershipTechnical analysisMicrosoft 365CommunicationProject managementCollaboration

Required

Leadership: Lead the PCL fuel team and actively manage PCL fuel budget by developing effective fuel performance KPI's, motivating ship management teams to implement fuel efficiency initiatives and driving shoreside initiatives. Actively lead or participate in as appropriate, the development and implementation of technical, IT or Machine Learning initiatives related to energy efficiency, at PCL or across the Corporation. Regularly prepare and present results to Company management. As appropriate have ownership and manage Energy Efficiency Platforms

Compliance - Collaborate with PCL Deployment team to design itineraries that are safe and support continuously improving fuel efficiency and meet the Fleet's CII goals, and any other carbon/greenhouse gas reduction goals in line with, or beyond the goals of the corporation and requirements around the world

Support acute fleet operational and itinerary needs. Support or lead as appropriate, Marine operations aspects or projects as directed by VP Marine Operations

Fuel accounting and forecasting: continuously develop and lead the process to review fuel, mix, speed/distance and AAQS performance against forecast and planned itineraries, ensure all fuel consumption is accounted for and future forecasting is as accurate as possible and future itineraries are adjusted as appropriate. Regularly prepare and present results to Company management

Oversee fleet fuel demand & change orders to ensure economical procurement processes in collaboration with the corporate Fuel Procurement Team and PCL Technical Operations

Collaborate on Corporate Energy Efficiency, CII and other Carbon/Greenhouse Gas Reduction innovation and initiatives

In cases of major incidents, act as Maritime Emergency Response leader

Continually familiarize and improve knowledge on ships' marine operations and technical systems that are part of efficiency opportunities and carbon reduction. This may necessitate travel to company ships

Strong knowledge of shipboard nautical and technical operations, marine fuels, basic fuel procurement and bunkering processes, energy efficiency, technical analysis. Understanding of budgeting and forecasting techniques is a preference. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to lead multiple projects to completion

Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite of applications

Excellent communication skills. Able to work across different disciplines, departments, countries, and cultures

Able to present reports and communicate priorities to other departments and Company senior management, both in video conferencing as well as live settings

Able to represent the Company at Industry organizations, NGO's and (international) Government and Regulatory bodies

Able to lead by example and motivate teams in a modern company that supports an international and inclusive workforce

Preferred

Nautical sciences, Marine Engineering in addition preferred

Master All Ships. Energy management, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture certificates or degrees preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in senior deck officer's role (Cruise industry Captain and Staff Captain experience preferred)

Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant shoreside operational management role in the Maritime or Cruise industry (preferred)

Benefits

Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family

Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Professional Development

Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement

Rewards & Incentives

Company

Princess Cruises

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One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company.

Founded in 1965

Santa Clarita, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.princess.com

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