Norwegian Cruise Line is hiring: Technical Director, Engines - Riding Team in Mi
Norwegian Cruise Line, Miami, FL, United States
JOB SUMMARY
The Riding Team Technical Director - Engines will lead and oversee specialized in-house teams responsible for executing major marine engine overhauls onboard our cruise vessels. This role combines deep technical expertise in large diesel and dual-fuel engine systems with strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills to ensure cost-efficient, safe, and high-quality engine overhaul delivery. The Manager will collaborate closely with Technical Superintendents, shipboard engineering staff, and classification societies, while reporting directly to the Director of Technical Services.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
DEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's Degree
FIELD(S) OF STUDY: Marine or Mechanical Engineering, Chief Engineer, Engine R&D
EXPERIENCE
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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The Riding Team Technical Director - Engines will lead and oversee specialized in-house teams responsible for executing major marine engine overhauls onboard our cruise vessels. This role combines deep technical expertise in large diesel and dual-fuel engine systems with strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills to ensure cost-efficient, safe, and high-quality engine overhaul delivery. The Manager will collaborate closely with Technical Superintendents, shipboard engineering staff, and classification societies, while reporting directly to the Director of Technical Services.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with Technical Superintendents to confirm project scopes for major main engine overhauls, including planning, parts, and manpower requirements.
- Manage and schedule dedicated Engine Overhaul Riding Teams, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across the fleet.
- Ensure riding teams are properly trained, certified, and equipped for large engine overhaul tasks.
- Oversee the maintenance and management of specialized toolboxes and equipment required for engine overhaul operations.
- Monitor and supervise execution of riding team overhauls onboard to ensure adherence to scope, timelines, and technical quality.
- Maintain strong compliance with company safety policies, environmental protection standards, classification society rules, and flag state requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex engine issues, leveraging past experience with major engine manufacturers.
- Maintain an archive of all engine related bulletins from the manufacturers and disseminate that information throughout the fleet.
- Develop best practices and lessons learned documents to support fleetwide standardization and fleet transparency.
- Develop and submit progress and final project reports to the Director of Technical Services and ship-assigned Technical Superintendents.
- Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the riding teams.
- Support cost control and performance measurement initiatives by tracking riding team efficiency and project results.
DEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's Degree
FIELD(S) OF STUDY: Marine or Mechanical Engineering, Chief Engineer, Engine R&D
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 15 years of direct experience overhauling large marine diesel or dual-fuel engines, preferably on cruise ships.
- Extensive hands-on experience with MAN and/or Wärtsilä engine systems (factory training and OEM work history strongly preferred).
- Experience supervising technical teams
- Strong knowledge of engine R&D practices, technical bulletins, and OEM service standards.
- In-depth understanding of international maritime regulations, classification society requirements, and environmental standards related to engine operations.
- Proven track record managing technical teams in shipboard or drydock environments.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with both shoreside and shipboard teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and capable of preparing clear technical reports and analyses.
- Familiarity with maintenance planning systems (e.g., AMOS, NS5, or equivalent).
- Experience leading multicultural teams in a global, fleet-based operation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law | EEO is the law GINA Supplement
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. FMLA | EPPA | Job Safety and Health: It's the Law