Royal Caribbean Group · 20 hours ago
Manager, Propulsion Systems
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expRoyal Caribbean Group is a leader in the vacation industry, offering a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Manager, Propulsion Systems will provide technical support for propulsion systems across all Royal Caribbean brands, oversee maintenance projects, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Travel
Responsibilities
Maintains communications with Marine Operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and governing agencies on all safety, operational and environmental policies
Ensures there is communication and approval from Flag state, DNV, or other government bodies for any changes to the construction or relevant equipment onboard
Participates in the creation of planning models that supports the organization's mission and values based on an internal and external needs assessment
Responsible for conducting pilot programs on such equipment together with ship's personnel to fulfill as directed by RCG Marine Operations senior management
Participates with senior management in the development of long-range planning and objectives
Prepares Capital projects to include drafting the capital memo for project content and technical accuracy along with a detailed capital project budget and acts as CAR manager to oversee successful execution of capital projects as they relate to lifecycle maintenance and technical upgrades to propulsion machinery
Develops and updates Royal Caribbean Group’s Maintenance Strategy, including procedures, checklists, documentation, operational structure, monitoring, maintenance and repair processes
Oversees propulsion machinery performance KPIs and manages fleet overview of asset maintenance and performance with Royal Caribbean Group’s Marine Operations as directed by senior management
Develops the Propulsion Systems reference library
Works closely with Global Marine Operations management, Superintendents, manufacturers, class and other resources to further develop the propulsion technology in order to improve reliability, maintenance and operational aspects
Provides reports, evaluates data and recommends adjustments to the 5-year maintenance plan
Participates in the preparation of repair scheduling and budgeting
Researches, evaluates and identifies new industry technology for use onboard ships that are in line with departmental strategic plan
Oversees all technically related incidents and ensures those are properly investigated, reported and corrective actions are implemented
Participates with senior management in the development of long-range planning and objectives
Qualification
Required
Previous shipyard / dry-docking / major repair or conversion experience required
Working knowledge of steel structure, welding application, mechanical systems, electrical systems, machining, and other shipyard disciplines
Working knowledge and understanding of DNV requirements/protocols, USCG and Flag state regulations/requirements operating procedures as applied to company vessels
Extensive knowledge of safe work practices in shipyard environments
Ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function, including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies
Ability and willingness to travel internationally to various shipyards at about 20% of the time
Ability to manage headcount within area
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function
Ability to manage staff in a positive and productive manner by motivating, developing and managing employees as they work
Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment
Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Microsoft (MS) Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Project, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat, Lotus Notes, maintenance databases such as Amos
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred
Master of Science preferred
At least 15 years of experience as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer preferred
Experience from a ship management organization, classification society or similar a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$15.43BKey Investors
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2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
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