Electrical Technical Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Assists with departmental budgets for areas of responsibilities.
• Liaison with USCG, classification societies, and USPH for areas of responsibility.
• Oversees compliance with technical aspects of applicable Flag State, Port State, international, and classification society resolutions and requirements, including CSM.
• Oversees maintenance of specified ships and private resorts and proper documentation in company‑approved maintenance system.
• Provides continuous availability ashore for shipboard support for Electrical Systems, Machinery Alarm and Control Systems, Navigation Equipment and Telecommunication Systems.
• Manages vendors, onboard teams and installation technicians to ensure Company standards are maintained during installation or repair of system components in area of responsibility.
• Maintains Electrical and related operational standards for the Engineering department.
• Ensures corrective and preventive action is taken on issues within area of responsibility.
• Maintains shore‑based library of technical information about each vessel in the fleet.
• Carries out ship walks including Vessel Assessments and SQS Architectural Lighting.
• Approves, maintains and verifies compliance with LOG policies and procedures in onboard departments for which responsible.
• Implementation of the general safety management responsibilities in the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Responsible for implementing Safety Management System policies and procedures relative to areas of responsibilities.
• Ensures operating procedures pertaining to both shipboard and shore‑based Technical operating practices are in place and functioning in compliance with the SMS.
• Responsible for Maintenance and repairs of Satellite Systems throughout the Disney Cruise Line® Fleet.
• Provides shore‑based assistance for Masters and their Officers to maintain safe ship operations.
• Maintains regular communication with Chief Engineers and Chief Electrical Engineers on issues within area of responsibility.
• Runs monthly status reports on overdue maintenance including key equipment.
• Coordinates with Marine Operations ongoing and planned matters relevant to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and other radio communications.
• Coordinates with Marine Nautical Operations ongoing and planned matters relevant to Electronic aids to Navigation.
• Provides technical support to Entertainment, Disney Cruise Line Telecom, Disney Cruise Line Technology, Safety, Security and Environmental Policy and Compliance.
• Supports dry‑docks for marine and technical machinery control systems.
• Participates in Monthly Meetings for key equipment vendors.
• Assists and keeps the Executive Director Technical Operations and Senior Manager Electrical Technical Operations informed of ongoing and planned matters relevant to issues and materials in the SMS.

• At least five years of experience in sea‑going operations and/or ship management within marine or industrial engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with Hazardous areas installations and operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, control systems, and automation including maintenance practices.
• Experience interpreting and applying Flag State, Port State, classification society, and international maritime regulations.
• Ability to manage vendors, contractors, and technical teams.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for shipboard electrical, navigation, and telecommunication systems.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interface with shipboard and shoreside stakeholders.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, including supporting dry‑docks and vessel inspections.
• Proficiency with maintenance management systems (e.g., CMMS).
• Strong documentation and compliance reporting skills.

• Demonstrated experience working within the cruise industry.
• Professional training in maritime Regulations.
• Education:
  
  Relevant Electrical Engineering Degree; or equivalent working experience.

The hiring range for this position in Celebration, FL is $ - $ per year. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.