This role is hybrid based in Weybridge UK
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Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our dynamic Global Marine Technology 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 Director Electrical Systems provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for all fleet electrical electronic and automation systems The position ensures safe reliable efficient and compliant system operation across the global fleet It serves as the organization’s principal authority on electrical engineering lifecycle planning and modernization strategy The position is responsible for directing managing and overseeing continuous technical support for the assigned RCG vessels and the electrical systems team reporting directly to this position A Manager Electrical Systems will serve as deputy for this position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic & Technical Leadership
Establishes fleetwide standards specifications and technical direction for electrical electronic
- and automation systems
Leads long‑range planning modernization- and obsolescence management initiatives
Aligns electrical strategy with safety environmental operational- and sustainability objectives
Fleet Operations & Reliability
Oversees day‑to‑day performance troubleshooting
- and reliability efforts for all shipboard electrical systems
- Guides Superintendents and Chief Electrical Engineers in maintenance planning and system optimization
- Leads root‑cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
Newbuilds Refurbishments & Dry Docks
Provides input on electrical engineering scope for newbuilds and leads refits dry docks
- and capital projects
Oversees design reviews for upcoming dry docking for electrical system upgrades/replacements equipment selection- and commissioning processes
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
Supports energy‑efficient electrical solutions automation modernization
- and data‑driven performance monitoring
- Collaborates on decarbonization and lifecycle optimization initiatives
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and standards (SOLAS Class Flag IMO
- CDC/VSP)
- Maintain alignment with the company’s Safety Management System (QMS)
Support inspections audits- and regulatory reviews across the fleet
Project & Vendor Management
Oversees OEM shipyard and vendor relationships for electrical electronic
- and automation systems
- Manage technical deliverables across capital projects
Supports procurement negotiations warranties- and long‑term service agreements
People Leadership
- Leads and develops a global team of electrical specialists and Superintendents
Manages recruitment training- and succession planning for Electrical Engineers
Promotes safety accountability- and continuous improvement
Financial Management
Oversees budgets for shipboard and fleetwide electrical electronic
- and automation systems
- Manages capital projects ranging from $100K to $7M and fleet portfolios of ~$50M
- Identifies cost‑efficient strategies and lifecycle optimization opportunities
Qualifications / Skills
Education
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Automation Engineering
- or a related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent
- Complementary business education or experience is preferred
Professional certifications (eg national engineering license- marine technical accreditation) are considered an advantage
Required Experience
15+ years of experience in electrical electronic automation or power engineering within the maritime industry classification society
- or equivalent technical field
Experience working directly in shipping cruise offshore- or comparable marine environments
Shipboard experience preferred- with strong familiarity in vessel electrical systems and operational requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale technical teams manage complex projects- and oversee high‑value capital programs
Proven involvement in newbuilds dry docks modernization projects- and major refits
Strong background in regulatory compliance vendor management classification society coordination- and technical investigations
- Experience managing budgets and applying lifecycle cost analysis to technical assets
Work Environment
Office‑based with frequent shipboard dry‑dock
- and shipyard visits
Requires ability to inspect technical spaces climb ladders- and enter confined areas
- Frequent domestic and international travel
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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