Marine Operations Manager Jobs

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Permanant Role

Position Summary:

The Manager, Marine Operations (Ship Manager) position drives an ongoing and productive relationship between the shoreside Marine Operations organization and the senior Marine Management team onboard their assigned vessels. The Manager, Marine Operations is not only responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of their assigned vessels but also has major responsibilities to encourage innovative means of meeting and exceeding the company's stated goals and objectives. This position is result driven, thinks strategically, keeps the "big picture" in mind and interacts frequently on an interdepartmental basis, both shipboard and shoreside. A successful Manager, Marine Operations will not only have exceeded their individual goals but will also have actively supported a group of vessels that have consistently surpassed their assigned targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college, university or the international equivalent, preferred.

Relevant experience as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and/or experience with a shipping company, classification society or similar. Chief Engineers license and sailing experience preferred.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Actively and consistently encourage the onboard and shoreside support teams to investigate all suitable means to achieve cost savings while maintaining an equal or greater level of quality in consumables, spare parts and / or services.

2. Participate in the preparation of annual operational, bunker and capital budgets for each assigned vessel. Review in detail the anticipated needs of the assigned vessels with full consideration for unique opportunities, itinerary changes, maintenance intervals and other factors which may have specific impact on the anticipated funding.

3. Evaluate monthly and quarterly operation/financial results on an on-going basis and recommends adjustments to plans/forecasts for the assigned vessels.

4. Develop, manage, and successfully execute a financial plan for any assigned dry dock, capital or other special project and address all adjustments, questions or concerns related to cost of the overall project.

5. Manage the guarantee process with Newbuild / Yard through to completion for any assigned vessels introduced into the Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises fleet.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be well versed in all areas of maritime operations, with specific familiarity of various onboard systems (HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, Engine, Powerplant, etc.) and have the ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently and successfully in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities. The proven ability to manage all financial aspects of daily operations and additional assigned projects, including the successful identification of expense reductions through cost efficiencies, is required.
• Must display basic knowledge of regulations governing the maritime industry under IMO, USPH and the U.S. Coast Guard, such as ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC, VSP, CFRs, etc. and understand how to access necessary information when required.
• Must be able to maintain a close working relationship with representatives from the various classification societies and governing agencies regulating our ships fleet-wide.
• Must have strong supervisory skills and must possess the ability to communicate at the highest level of the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management are essential.

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.

Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon.

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