Electrical Technical Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Position Summary

Under the oversight of the Manager Electrical Technical Operations, responsible for all electrical and maintenance aspects of company's fleet and Island.

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 the 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 see that 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.

* Sees that 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.

Safety Management System (SMS) Responsibilities:

* Implementation of the general safety management responsibilities in SMS.

* Responsible for implementing Safety Management System policies and procedures relative to areas of responsibilities. Makes sure the 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.

* Run 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.

* Coordinated with Marine Nautical Operations ongoing and planned matters relevant to Electronic aids to Navigation.

* Provide 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.

Required Qualifications

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* 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. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.