Senior Ship Superintendent

Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can’t. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

The Senior Ship Superintendent at Princess Cruise Line is responsible for overseeing the technical operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of assigned vessels. This role involves managing repair and maintenance budgets, coordinating dry-dock and wet-dock projects, ensuring timely certification renewals, and serving as the primary shore-side contact for technical issues. The Senior Ship Superintendent will work closely with the Fleet Technical Operations, Technical Supply Chain, Hotel Technical and other departments across PCL to align technical requirements and ensure compliance.

With the higher level of experience, the Senior Ship Superintendent to provide support and advice to the Junior Superintendents as required. The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in engineering or engineering management, 7–10 years of progressive shipboard experience (preferably as Chief Engineer or Chief Electrician), and strong project management and communication skills. This position reports to the Fleet Director and plays a key leadership role in supporting operational excellence.

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Strategic & Vessel Technical Oversight and Maintenance:

• The Senior Ship Superintendent provides strategic leadership for the technical performance and operational readiness of assigned vessels across. This includes monitoring planned maintenance via the AMOS system and ensuring timely execution and accurate documentation. They will participate in PBL meetings assisting the PBL manager to ensure Diesel Engine overhauls are completed on time and that any DG issues are resolved in a timely fashion.
  
  They oversee the evaluation and resolution of hotel technical defects, promoting continuous improvement. The role involves verifying and approving requisitions for spares, services, and consumables, and coordinating with the technical supply chain team to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. The Superintendent supports shipboard staff in maintaining up-to-date certifications and documentation. They also monitor AAQS reports and performance to ensure availability at all times, Cooling Water analysis results, lubricating oil consumption and analysis reports to identify trends and potential issues.
  
  Regular ship visits are conducted to assess technical condition producing a written report for each visit with any action plans if required. One of these visits should align with the Annual PSSC Renewal Survey or other key milestones. They lead the development of vessel-specific technical strategies and ensure integration with broader fleet initiatives. This accountability area requires proactive identification of risks and opportunities to enhance vessel reliability and efficiency.

Operational and Budgetary Management:

• This role holds full accountability for managing the technical repair and maintenance budgets of assigned vessels, including OPEX and CAPEX planning. The Superintendent leads the annual budget development process and monitors ongoing expenditures to ensure fiscal discipline. They investigate variances, provide justifications, and collaborate with finance to maintain transparency and control. Oversight includes approving requisitions, evaluating cost-effectiveness of technical purchases, and ensuring adherence to procurement protocols.
  
  The role requires close collaboration with finance and supply chain teams to evaluate suppliers and assess cost-effectiveness. The Superintendent ensures compliance with company purchasing and logistics procedures. They also support the evaluation of new products and services to enhance operational efficiency. Budget performance is reviewed regularly, and corrective actions are taken when deviations occur. Transparency and…