Electrical Technical Operations Manager

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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.

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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.

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