Sr. Specialist, Facilities Management

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, Facilities Management provides daily technical support and guidance to the Chief Refrigeration Engineer to operate and optimize the HVAC plant efficiently and with energy savings in mind. The position supervises and follows up on major HVAC repairs, refurbishing, replacement, additional installations, modifications, upgrades, modernization, and retrofitting across the fleet. It is a full-time, onsite position based in Miami, Florida, reporting to the Associate Manager, Facilities Management. The role may require travel more than 100 days per year and is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

Two to five years of experience in Marine HVAC Engineering and passenger-ship operations, most recently in a management position.
Proven leadership ability to direct a technical operation.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Working knowledge of Windows NT, Microsoft Word, and Excel; internet and email literacy, including the ability to send and receive attachments.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with employees and management at all levels.
Proactive, organized, and able to take initiative.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and communicate effectively with shipboard and shore-side departments.
Ability to perform arithmetic operations and calculate figures and amounts, including percentages, discounts, interest, and commissions, using American and foreign currencies and varied measurement units.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed written and oral instructions and to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized solutions.
Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear regularly.
Ability to move about the office complex or vessels frequently, climb or balance occasionally, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Marine Engineering.

Responsibilities

Support the Chief Refrigeration Engineer with operational issues, repairs, maintenance, and dry-docking planning.
Plan and supervise overhauls of HVAC machinery, including air-conditioning compressors, provision compressors, heat exchangers, air handlers, and duct cleaning and repairs.
Make recommendations for HVAC budget planning.
Ensure proper training for promotion candidates for the Chief Refrigeration position.
Follow up on audits and the use of MBQ onboard.
Ensure ships operate in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies, with particular attention to safety, security, and environmental protection.
Stay informed about applicable technical research and projects; evaluate new technology for onboard use and run equipment test programs with ship personnel as directed by the Manager.
Maintain daily communication with the Manager, HVAC Services, regarding technical guidance and take prompt, positive action on feedback.
Observe and evaluate ship HVAC personnel's work procedures to ensure quality standards and service are met.
Participate in succession planning, training, evaluation, and development for shipboard HVAC personnel.