Director, Underwater Systems
Royal Caribbean Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Weybridge • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
marine propulsion systemspodded propulsionthrustersfin stabilizerselectric propulsionunderwater mechanical systemsAzipod systemsdiagnostics toolscondition-monitoring toolsfleet technical management
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillscross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Marine EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringChief Engineer License