Superintendent, Machinery Systems

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Caribbean Group’s Power Plant Team is hiring a full-time Superintendent to plan, coordinate, and execute power plant maintenance and main engine overhauls for assigned vessels under the direction of the Director, Power Plant. The role monitors engine performance, maintains overhaul schedules and forecasts, coordinates maintenance resources, and tracks expenditure against approved budgets. It works closely with ship engineering teams, Marine Operations, suppliers, and New Building teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient power plant operations and implement approved reliability improvements. The Superintendent provides regular progress, cost, and technical updates to the Director and relevant shoreside teams, escalating risks, resource constraints, and decisions beyond delegated authority. The position supervises assigned Superintendents and coordinates travelling in-house maintenance teams for designated vessels and projects. Responsibilities include day-to-day work allocation, maintenance scheduling, technical guidance, and resource coordination within approved plans and budgets. The role also supports newbuilding and yard guarantee activities for assigned vessels entering the RCI fleet. The position is based onsite in Miami. No immigration sponsorship is offered.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant marine power plant or diesel engine experience.
Hands-on involvement in engine maintenance, overhauls, or installation and commissioning.
Strong working knowledge of marine power plant systems, diesel engine maintenance, and engine performance monitoring techniques.
Experience coordinating main engine overhauls or related technical projects, including work scopes, schedules, resources, and quality follow-up.
Ability to supervise assigned technical personnel and coordinate shipboard teams, travelling maintenance teams, and vendors in a multicultural environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including technical reporting, progress updates, and timely escalation of issues.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a focus on reliability and safety.
Ability to prepare maintenance cost estimates, track expenditure and forecasts, explain budget variances, and identify cost efficiencies within assigned work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Cruise ship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement approved engine performance monitoring and reliability initiatives for assigned vessels; track results and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate engine-related projects, maintaining work scopes, schedules, resource plans, and progress reports with shipboard and shoreside teams.
Plan and manage main engine overhauls, coordinating personnel, spare parts, vendors, and vessel schedules while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
Support investigations into engine damage and failures by coordinating technical evidence, working with specialists on root cause analysis, and following up on agreed corrective actions.
Prepare cost estimates and monitor maintenance and project expenditure against approved budgets; identify variances and escalate approval requirements.
Provide newbuilding support, contribute operational and maintenance input to engineering reviews, and follow up on power plant technical issues.
Participate in sea trials, document power plant performance, and coordinate follow-up on findings with shipboard, newbuilding, and supplier teams.
Provide technical guidance on diesel engine and power plant maintenance for assigned vessels.
Identify technical training needs and support approved training, practical guidance, and lessons learned for assigned teams.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, reliability, and efficiency; implement approved improvements and share lessons learned.
Maintain current technical knowledge and coordinate approved onboard equipment trials with ship personnel, documenting findings and recommendations.
Supervise assigned Superintendents and coordinate travelling in-house maintenance teams, including work allocation, maintenance scheduling, technical guidance, and resource coordination.
Prepare engine overhaul and routine repair budget proposals; track commitments, actual costs, and forecasts against approved allocations.
Provide cost estimates and supporting information for annual operating and capital budgets, with approval retained at the appropriate management level.
Review vessel maintenance requirements, intervals, and scheduling opportunities; report funding needs, cost-saving opportunities, and budget variances to the Director.
Assist Ship Managers with the New Build / Yard guarantee process for assigned vessels introduced into the RCI fleet, maintaining technical documentation and tracking outstanding items through completion.