Electrical Superintendent

Holland America Group•Seattle, WA

12h•$83,200 - $112,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent is a senior, shore-based technical authority responsible for the safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant operation of electrical and electronic systems across an assigned group of Holland America Line and Seabourn vessels. The role provides technical direction and support to shipboard teams, serves as the primary electrical interface with vendors and shore-based stakeholders, and oversees electrical projects, dry dock scopes, budgets, service agreements, and contractor performance. The Superintendent contributes to short- and long-term asset strategies, including dry dock planning, system renewals, lifecycle management, and evaluation and integration of emerging technologies. Working with shipboard Chief Electrical Officers and cross-functional departments, the role supports timely project delivery in accordance with HESS principles and company standards. It provides risk assessment and decision support, delegates operational tasks where appropriate, and conducts regular ship visits to assess performance, maintenance practices, and risks. The position supports fleet technical operations through technical and functional leadership, mentoring and performance oversight of Chief Electrical Officers, and leadership of cross-functional project teams. It operates within approved budgets, standards, and delegated authority, escalating significant risks and cross-fleet impacts. The role is classified as in-office in Seattle, with office attendance Monday through Thursday and the option to work from home on Fridays. International travel, including shipboard visits, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Management, or equivalent maritime qualifications.
Valid certification or license supporting electrical competency at sea, such as Chief Electrical Officer or 1st Electrical Officer credentials.
Knowledge of international electrical codes and maritime regulatory standards, including IEC norms, flag state requirements, and classification society requirements.
Certification or documented training in high-voltage systems and safety protocols.
Proficiency with Planned Maintenance Systems, such as AMOS, for electrical asset management.
Familiarity with HESS (Health, Environment, Safety, and Security) principles and their application to electrical systems.
Ability to travel internationally and conduct shipboard inspections as required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
Ability to climb ladders and work flexible hours.
Proven experience leading maintenance and lifecycle planning for electrical systems on large passenger vessels or in equivalent maritime environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex capital projects involving electrical upgrades, vendor coordination, and budget oversight.
Experience supporting dry dock planning and execution, including integration of electrical systems in guest and crew areas.
Hands-on knowledge of power distribution systems, switchboards, transformers, and hotel and navigation electrical systems.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Hotel Refurbishment, and Fleet Governance.
Familiarity with managing service agreements and coordinating with internal and external subject matter experts.
Experience implementing preventative maintenance strategies and responding to system failures or incidents.
Ability to interpret technical documentation, vendor specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Experience contributing to strategic planning and budget forecasting for electrical assets.
Proven ability to support shipboard teams and influence decision-making without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical support to shipboard Chief Electrical Engineers, Chief Engineers, and operational teams across assigned vessels.
Serve as the shore-side escalation point for complex electrical, automation, navigation, communication, and power-generation issues.
Support fault investigation and corrective actions, and follow up on electrical incidents and system failures.
Ensure continued compliance with Class, Flag, statutory, company, regulatory, classification, and internal safety requirements.
Identify obsolescence risks and opportunities for modernization, and assess whether asset life can be extended through maintenance or upgrades.
Coordinate with Asset Management to support consistent standards and practices across Holland America Line and Seabourn fleets.
Integrate environmental considerations and emerging technologies into asset planning.
Plan and support electrical work during dry docks and in-service periods.
Review quotations, cost estimates, and technical scopes for vessel-level projects.
Coordinate vendors, riding teams, and shipboard stakeholders to support timely project execution.
Develop and validate vessel-level cost estimates and budget inputs; monitor costs against approved budgets and escalate variances.
Ensure quotes, scopes, technical justifications, and other supporting documentation are complete and compliant.
Act as the primary vendor contact for assigned vessels, monitor vendor performance, and escalate quality, schedule, or cost issues.
Support vendor site visits, testing, and commissioning activities.
Support audits, inspections, and incident investigations, and promote consistent onboard electrical safety procedures.
Recommend technical solutions, cost estimates, and execution plans; operate within approved budgets, standards, and delegated authority, and escalate deviations, risks, or cross-fleet impacts to the Sr. Director level.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align shipboard and shoreside teams and incorporate electrical considerations into initiatives.
Provide technical input to fleetwide initiatives, including feasibility assessments, resource implications, and electrical impacts.
Assess fleet electrical system condition and performance; determine maintenance, upgrade, or replacement strategies and balance cost, safety, reliability, and lifecycle risks.
Conduct root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions; use vendor input, regulatory requirements, and performance metrics to support data-driven decisions.
Provide technical and functional leadership to Chief Electrical Officers through mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight.
Lead cross-functional project teams involving internal stakeholders, vendors, and contractors; manage concurrent initiatives, budgets, and schedules.
Represent the electrical discipline in planning forums and technical reviews, support shipboard readiness, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in electrical practices.
Conduct ship visits and inspections to assess system performance, verify maintenance practices, identify risks, and support fleetwide improvement.