Ship Superintendent

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ship Superintendent at Princess Cruise Line provides timely technical support to assigned vessels and helps ensure their safe, efficient, and compliant operation. Serving as the primary shoreside technical contact for assigned ships, the Superintendent bridges shipboard operations and corporate departments, coordinating with Fleet Technical Operations, electrical and hotel interior superintendents, brand representatives, supply chain, finance, and external vendors. The role oversees vessel repair and maintenance, planned maintenance through AMOS, technical purchases, certifications, and performance monitoring. It also plans and manages dry-dock and wet-dock projects, refits, and renovations, including preparing specifications, overseeing shipyard work, maintaining project records, and ensuring defects identified by surveys are addressed. The Superintendent manages technical maintenance budgets, supports annual and capital-project budgeting, monitors spending, and promotes cost-effective procurement. The position supports compliance with Global HESS, SMS, classification society, and flag state requirements. It reviews audits, non-conformances, and marine casualty reports, develops corrective and preventive actions, and ensures the safety of guests and crew and protection of the environment. Regular ship visits and travel are expected. The role is classified as in-office: employees work from a designated Princess office Monday through Thursday and may work from home on Fridays. Travel is 25–50%, with shipboard travel likely.

Requirements

Valid maritime engineering license with a minimum rank of Second Engineer or Senior Electrician on vessels equipped with AC Diesel-Electric propulsion systems.
5–7 years of proven experience overseeing technical operations and maintenance for commercial or passenger vessels, including dry-dock and wet-dock planning and execution.
Demonstrated ability to manage vessel maintenance programs from a shoreside position.
Proficiency in project management practices applicable to technical operations.
Working knowledge of classification society and flag state regulations relevant to vessel compliance.
Competency in AMOS or AMOS-based applications for planned maintenance and technical documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications for communication, reporting, and data management.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver complex technical projects on time and within budget.
Experience interpreting and applying regulatory standards from classification societies and flag states to ensure vessel compliance.
Skill in analyzing technical data, including oil consumption trends, maintenance logs, and survey findings, to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
Familiarity with managing vessel certification schedules and ensuring timely renewals and documentation.
Experience responding to audit findings, non-conformances, and marine casualty reports with structured corrective and preventive action plans.
Strong communication, project management, and data analytics skills.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Second Engineer or Senior Electrician on AC Diesel-Electric vessels.
Familiarity with AMOS systems, Class Society and Flag State regulations, and shore-based maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

Manage technical repair and maintenance activities for assigned vessels, including monitoring planned maintenance in AMOS and ensuring work is completed and documented accurately.
Participate in PBL meetings and assist the PBL manager with timely completion of Diesel Engine overhauls and resolution of diesel generator issues.
Oversee evaluation and resolution of hotel technical defects and promote continuous improvement.
Verify and approve requisitions for spares, services, and consumables; coordinate with the technical supply chain team for timely, cost-effective delivery.
Support shipboard staff in maintaining current certifications and documentation.
Monitor AAQS reports and performance, cooling water analysis results, lubricating oil consumption, and oil analysis reports to identify trends and potential issues.
Conduct regular ship visits to assess technical condition, prepare written reports, and establish action plans where needed; align a visit with the Annual PSSC Renewal Survey or another key milestone.
Plan and manage dry-dock and wet-dock repairs and renovations, including developing detailed specifications and overseeing shipyard work during refits.
Maintain comprehensive records of dockings and special projects, coordinate technical requirements with internal departments and external vendors, and communicate relevant updates to ship management.
Review third-party surveys, enter recommendations into the maintenance system, assign them to appropriate onboard personnel, and ensure identified defects are addressed promptly with adequate resources.
Manage technical maintenance budgets, assist with annual and capital-project budgeting, monitor costs and spending, and take corrective action when budget deviations occur.
Collaborate with finance and supply chain teams to evaluate suppliers and cost-effectiveness, comply with purchasing and logistics procedures, and support evaluation of new products and services.
Ensure compliance with Global HESS and SMS standards and support the maintenance and timely renewal of required certifications and documentation.
Coordinate with classification societies and flag state authorities on vessel modifications and regulatory updates; facilitate internal approvals and ensure proper documentation.
Review marine casualty reports, audit findings, and non-conformances and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Act as the primary shoreside contact for assigned vessels and coordinate with shipboard teams, corporate departments, superintendents, brand representatives, and other stakeholders.
Support hiring and onboarding for technical roles when needed, participate in cross-functional meetings and project teams, and contribute to continuous improvement across Fleet Operations.