About the role

  • Director, Underwater Systems leading technical authority on underwater propulsion systems at Royal Caribbean. Overseeing maintenance, optimization, and compliance of underwater systems across the fleet.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Underwater Systems team and serve as the organization’s subject‑matter expert in podded propulsion, thrusters, fin stabilizers, and related underwater systems
  • Oversee system performance, maintenance, and optimization across the fleet, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations
  • 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
  • Ensure adherence to international regulations (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL), classification society requirements (e.g., DNV, Lloyd’s), and company safety and environmental policies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent maritime qualifications (e.g., Chief Engineer License)
  • Minimum 15 years of experience with marine propulsion systems, including proven expertise in Azipod or similar systems
  • 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

Benefits

  • competitive compensation and benefits package
  • excellent career development opportunities

Job title

Director, Underwater Systems

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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