Job Posting Title:
Electrical Technical Operations Manager
Req ID:
10145966
Job Description:
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 $110,000.00-$147,500.00 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.
Job Posting Segment:
DCL Shoreside
Job Posting Primary Business:
DCL Operations
Primary Job Posting Category:
Electrical Equipment Engineering
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Celebration, FL, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-03-31