Director Maritime Technical - Power Plant
This is a land-based position that will work onsite in Weybridge UK
Journey with us!
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
Director Maritime Technical - Power Plant is a subject matter expert overseeing power plant performance engine overhaul schedules budgets and maintenance for Royal Caribbean Group’s fleet The role ensures safe efficient and compliant operations of LNG methanol and conventional marine engines while supporting implementation of alternative-fuel procedures Responsibilities include providing technical support managing vendor and regulatory relationships leading financial planning for retrofits and CAPEX and driving efficiency and safety initiatives The position also fosters collaboration with ship engineering and Marine Operations teams and regularly updates executive leadership on power plant status
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Support
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of conventional- and alternative‑fueled cruise vessels and all related marine engine systems
- Develop and maintain shipboard and shoreside procedures for LNG and methanol operations in alignment with RCG standards
Oversee the technical integrity design- and approval of alternative‑fuel and engine systems for existing ships
Identify and evaluate new technologies including software‑based solutions- to optimize engine and fuel system performance
Develop short‑ mid‑ and long‑term strategies for compliance with EEXI CII- and broader decarbonization objectives
- Establish and maintain KPIs to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
Operational Management
Provide second‑level technical support on alternative‑fuel and engine‑related issues to ensure safe
- compliant operations
- Deliver clear and timely updates to executive leadership on retrofit progress and energy‑efficiency initiatives
Maintain strong communication channels with Marine Technology Marine Technical Operations- and onboard leadership
Compliance & Safety
- Partner with classification societies and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance across fuel and engine systems
- Conduct ship visits and inspections to confirm compliance with company and regulatory standards
Engage with key vendors (eg Wärtsilä Everllence DNV- ABS and Lloyd’s Register) to monitor industry developments and optimize adoption of new fuel and engine technologies
Project & Vendor Management
- Monitor technical and safety bulletins and coordinate necessary corrective actions
- Collaborate with Energy Management and fuel‑supply teams on energy‑efficiency initiatives and emerging fuel opportunities
Provide newbuilding support- collaborating with engineering teams to ensure optimal design and functionality
People Leadership & Development
Lead develop and performance‑manage the Engines team fostering a high‑performance
- collaborative culture
Provide day‑to‑day directions coaching- and feedback to specialist engineers and riding team members
Drive team capability development through mentoring structured training- and knowledge‑sharing initiatives
Support succession planning talent development- and onboarding of new team members
- Ensure consistent ways of working across the team and alignment with broader Marine Technology strategy
- Overall responsibility for ensuring the efficient utilization of our Diesel riding team and developing their competencies
Financial Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning for fleet retrofit and decarbonization programs
- Provide variance analysis for significant budget deviations
- Manage budgets for assigned CAPEX projects
Qualifications / Skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent maritime qualifications (eg
Experience
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred10+ years cruise ship experience and 10+ years diesel engine installation commissioning experience (including marine and power plant)
- In-depth knowledge of marine power plant systems and engine performance monitoring techniques
- Proven track record in managing main engine overhauls and related projects
Experience in fleet technical management dry‑dock execution- and budget oversight
- Familiarity with alternative fuel engines and associated systems
Strong analytical communication- and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Preferred
- In-depth knowledge of Wartsila or Everllence 4-stroke engines
- Proficiency with data‑analytics tools and fleet‑management systems
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
Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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