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Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world The Royal Caribbean Group’s (Marine Operations) Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Manager AEP Systems reporting to the Director of Marine Operations

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide overall technical support and expertise for AEP systems for all brands Additionally initiates and drives activities related to ongoing upgrades enhancements standards and maintenance of AEP systems Attend dry/wet docks to manage planned or unplanned maintenance or projects for various AEP-related systems as assigned to ensure they are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget Communicate project plan status to shoreside project team and project stakeholders on a regular basis

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred Chief Engineer license preferred
• 10+ years background as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer preferred
• Experience from a ship management organization classification society or similar is a plus
• Previous commissioning/operational/major repair or project experience required
• Working knowledge of steel structure welding application electrical systems machining and other shipyard disciplines
• Working knowledge and understanding of DNV requirements/protocols USCG and Flag state regulations/requirements operating procedures as applied to company vessels
• Extensive knowledge of safe work practices in shipyard environments
• Ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies
• Ability to manage headcount within the area
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function
• Ability to manage a staff in a positive and productive manner by motivating developing and managing employees as they work
• Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment
• Working knowledge of computers Internet access and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Microsoft (MS) Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint and MS Project AutoCAD Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Lotus Notes and maintenance databases such as AMO

General:

• Maintain communications with Marine Operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and governing agencies on all safety operational and environmental policies
• Ensure there is communication and approval from Flag state DNV or other government bodies for any changes to the construction or relevant equipment onboard
• Participate in the creation of planning models that support the organization’s mission and values based on an internal and external needs assessment
• Responsible for conducting pilot programs on such equipment together with ship’s personnel to fulfill as directed by RCI Marine Operations senior management
• Participate with senior management in the development of long-range planning and objectives

AEP Systems:

• Develop and update RCI AEP Maintenance Strategy including procedures checklists documentation operational structure monitoring maintenance and repair processes
• Develop AEP Systems reference library
• Work closely with RCI Marine Operations management Superintendents manufacturers class and other resources to further develop AEP technology in order to improve reliability maintenance and operational aspects
• Provide reports evaluate data and recommend adjustments to plans
• Participate in the preparation of AEP repair scheduling and budgeting
• Research evaluate and identify new industry technology for use onboard RCI ships that align with the departmental strategic plan
• Oversee all technically related incidents and ensure those are properly investigated reported and corrective actions are implemented
• Participate with senior management in the development of long-range planning and objectives

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred Chief Engineer license preferred
• 10+ years background as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer preferred
• Experience from a ship management organization classification society or similar is a plus
• Previous commissioning/operational/major repair or project experience required
• Working knowledge of steel structure welding application electrical systems machining and other shipyard disciplines
• Working knowledge and understanding of DNV requirements/protocols USCG and Flag state regulations/requirements operating procedures as applied to company vessels
• Extensive knowledge of safe work practices in shipyard environments
• Ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies
• Ability to manage headcount within the area
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function
• Ability to manage a staff in a positive and productive manner by motivating developing and managing employees as they work
• Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment
• Working knowledge of computers Internet access and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Microsoft (MS) Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint and MS Project AutoCAD Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Lotus Notes and maintenance databases such as AMOS