Electrical Superintendent

Carnival Corporation•Seattle, WA

13d•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 expert technical support to shipboard teams and serves as the primary electrical interface among vessels, vendors, and shore-based stakeholders. It oversees electrical projects and dry-dock scopes, electrical CAPEX and OPEX, 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 partners, the role supports project execution, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and fleetwide consistency. It provides technical direction and decision support, delegating operational tasks where appropriate, and makes regular ship visits to assess system performance, maintenance practices, and risks. This in-office position is based in Seattle, with employees working from the office Monday through Thursday and from home on Fridays. International travel and shipboard inspections are required; travel is estimated at 25–50%. The role may occasionally require work beyond normal business hours or on weekends. The base salary range is $83,200 to $112,300, with final salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

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.
Demonstrated 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 in Planned Maintenance Systems for electrical asset management, such as AMOS.
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 of 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.
Demonstrated 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 investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up for electrical incidents and system failures.
Ensure continued compliance with Class, Flag, statutory, and company electrical requirements.
Identify obsolescence risks and opportunities for modernization, and contribute to fleetwide consistency in standards and practices.
Integrate environmental considerations and emerging technologies into asset planning and assess whether asset life can be extended through maintenance or upgrades.
Support the planning and execution of 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 deliver work effectively and on time.
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 point of contact for vendors supporting assigned vessels; monitor vendor performance and escalate quality, schedule, or cost issues.
Support vendor site visits, testing, and commissioning activities.
Ensure electrical work aligns with regulatory, classification, and internal safety requirements; support audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Promote consistent application of electrical safety procedures onboard.
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 Sr. Director level.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and provide technical input to fleetwide initiatives, feasibility assessments, and strategic discussions.
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, and represent the electrical discipline in planning forums and technical reviews.
Contribute to capital planning, asset lifecycle strategies, fleetwide standardization, and continuous improvement of electrical practices.
Conduct ship visits to assess system performance, verify maintenance practices, identify risks, and support data-driven fleet initiatives.