Manager Underwater Systems
This role is based in Weybridge UK
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Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our Global Marine Operations team 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
About Us
Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now
At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry The work that we do is exciting challenging and innovative We are passionate we are innovative and we are unstoppable
The Role
The Underwater Systems Manager serves as the organization’s subject‑matter expert in podded propulsion thrusters fin stabilizers and related underwater systems This role oversees system performance maintenance and optimization across the fleet ensuring safe efficient and compliant operations The position requires close collaboration with vessel leadership shipyards vendors classification societies and internal Marine Technical Operations and Marine Technology teams Occasional travel and vessel visits are required
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Support
- Serve as the primary technical authority for underwater mechanical systems fleetwide
- Provide expert guidance and high‑level troubleshooting support to shoreside and onboard technical teams
- Monitor propulsion system performance using diagnostics and condition‑monitoring tools in collaboration with vendors and Marine Asset Management
Plan coordinate and oversee repairs maintenance overhauls- and dry‑dock activities for podded propulsion and underwater systems
Manage major underwater system repairs obsolescence programs- and complex technical projects
Lead root‑cause investigations corrective actions- and fleetwide lessons‑learned processes
Operational Management
Deliver first‑ and second‑level support to ensure safe reliable
- and compliant vessel operations
Maintain strong communication with Marine Technical Operations Marine Technology- and onboard engineering leadership
- Coordinate underwater system projects with Ship Managers and shipboard management
- Provide technical training and operational best practices to shipboard engineering teams
Compliance & Safety
Ensure adherence to international regulations (IMO SOLAS MARPOL) classification society requirements (eg DNV Lloyd’s)
- and company safety and environmental policies
Conduct ship visits inspections- and condition assessments to verify compliance and operational readiness
Lead investigations of underwater system incidents- implementing corrective and preventive measures
Follow up on conditions of class non‑conformities- and audit findings
Project & Vendor Management
Manage vendor relationships including ABB and other OEM partners for warranty claims upgrades
- and technical support
Lead underwater systems workstreams within dry‑dock revitalization- and special projects
Stay current with technical bulletins and safety communications- ensuring timely fleet implementation
Prepare technical reports performance analyses and recommendations- including modernization and efficiency‑improvement opportunities
Support the Newbuilding Department with specifications trials- and guarantee-phase activities
Financial Responsibilities
Develop and manage maintenance budgets spare‑parts planning
- and long‑term service agreements in partnership with Technical Operations
Manage underwater system capital projects and CARs- including multi‑million‑dollar initiatives
- Ensure financial accountability and effective cost‑management for assigned CAPEX projects
Qualifications / Skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent maritime qualifications (eg
Experience
Strong knowledge of electric propulsion and underwater mechanical systems including ABB Azipod platforms (XO
- and VO)
Experience in fleet technical management dry-dock execution- and budget oversight
Familiarity with high-power propulsion (10–22 MW) and vessels using azimuthing pods (cruise ferry- offshore)
Strong analytical communication- and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
- ABB Marine Academy Azipod certification
- Experience with ice-class or high-maneuverability vessels
- Knowledge of hybrid-propulsion trends and emerging efficiency technologies
- Proficiency with data-analytics tools and fleet-management systems
Work Environment
Office-based role with travel to vessels shipyards
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race colour religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment
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