Manager, HVAC
Royal Caribbean Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: United States
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About the role
- The Manager, HVAC Systems provides expert technical guidance for all heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning systems across the fleet.
- Support Marine Technical Operations and onboard engineering teams by overseeing performance, maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle management of HVAC equipment.
- Lead major repairs and modernization projects, ensures regulatory adherence, and drive reliability, efficiency, and system uptime.
- Serve as the subject‑matter expert for HVAC systems, providing advanced technical support.
- Oversee major HVAC repairs, upgrades, and capital projects, including dry‑dock and revitalization activities.
- Manage lifecycle strategies, obsolescence planning, and system reliability improvements.
- Investigate technical issues, define corrective actions, and ensure fleetwide communication of lessons learned.
- Deliver first‑ and second‑level support to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Maintain close communication with Marine Technical Operations, Marine Technology, and senior onboard leadership.
- Coordinate HVAC projects and maintenance plans with Ship Managers and onboard engineering teams.
- Support and guide vessel personnel in the operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of HVAC systems.
- Work with classification societies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with applicable IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and class requirements.
- Conduct ship visits, inspections, and risk assessments; manage failure investigations and implement preventive and corrective measures.
- Monitor conditions of class, audit findings, and non‑conformities to ensure timely closure.
- Manage HVAC system upgrades, modernization programs, and vendor service support.
- Review OEM technical bulletins and oversee fleetwide implementation of required actions.
- Lead HVAC‑related scopes during dry docks, refurbishments, and special projects.
- Prepare technical reports, performance analyses, and recommendations for efficiency improvements.
- Support newbuild projects with system specifications, testing activities, and warranty follow‑up.
- Manage HVAC budgets, spare‑parts planning, and long‑term service agreements.
- Lead CAPEX and CAR projects, including multi‑million‑dollar HVAC system investments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent maritime qualification.
- 5–10 years of experience with HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical environmental systems in maritime, industrial, or commercial settings.
- Strong understanding of large‑scale chillers, air‑handling units, control systems, and energy‑efficient HVAC technologies.
- Experience with fleet technical management, dry‑docking, and maintenance planning.
- Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to support diverse, multicultural teams.
- Preferred Certification in HVAC or refrigeration systems.
- Familiarity with maritime environmental and efficient technologies.
- Proficiency with condition‑monitoring and fleet‑management software.
Benefits
- competitive compensation and benefits package
- excellent career development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HVAC systemsrefrigeration systemsmechanical environmental systemslarge-scale chillersair-handling unitscontrol systemsenergy-efficient HVAC technologieslifecycle managementperformance analysispreventive measures
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsleadershipteam supportproblem-solvingproject managementmulticultural team collaborationtechnical guidanceinvestigationreport preparation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Marine EngineeringHVAC certificationrefrigeration systems certificationmaritime qualification