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 cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Superintendent for our Miami office to oversee the planning, maintenance, and lifecycle management of electrical systems across the fleet. This role provides leadership to onboard Electro-Technical teams (17-19 personnel per vessel, with a dotted-line reporting structure) and ensures full compliance with Class, Flag, Corporate, and all applicable safety and regulatory standards. The Superintendent directs the resolution of complex technical issues, offering expert guidance and strategic support during troubleshooting, while collaborating closely with shipboard leadership, technical superintendents, and asset management teams to support daily fleet operations. Responsibilities include developing and executing both short- and long-term plans to address electrical system obsolescence, strategically prioritizing initiatives, and coordinating large-scale contractor projects to guarantee compliance and foster a strong HESS culture. The role also manages operational budgets to keep maintenance, repairs, and procurement within approved limits, leads the planning and execution of electrical scopes in dry-dock specifications, and partners with technical and interior superintendents to cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Senior Electrical Superintendent. Is this you?
Responsibilities
Strategic Technical Oversight
The Senior Electrical Superintendent leads technical performance and operational readiness across the PCL Fleet, aligning maintenance and repair strategies with long-term goals and regulatory standards. They ensure operations meet safety, environmental, and performance requirements, direct dry-dock and wet-dock projects within budget and timelines, and develop vessel-specific strategies integrated with fleet initiatives. This includes proactively identifying risks and opportunities to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Operational and Budgetary Management
This role manages all electrical repair and maintenance budgets for assigned vessels, including OPEX and CAPEX planning. The Superintendent leads annual budget development, monitors expenditures, investigates variances, and collaborates with finance for transparency. They approve requisitions, evaluate cost-effectiveness, enforce procurement protocols, and delegate purchasing and logistics while retaining final accountability. Strategic financial stewardship ensures operational excellence and cost efficiency.
Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration
Serving as the primary technical liaison, the Superintendent bridges shipboard teams with shore-side departments such as Fleet Operations, Technical Supply Chain, Hotel Technical, and Brand stakeholders. They coordinate initiatives including upgrades, vendor evaluations, and compliance projects, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables. This collaboration integrates technical operations seamlessly with broader business objectives.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
The Superintendent ensures vessels meet or exceed regulatory and classification society requirements by overseeing certifications, audits, and corrective actions. They schedule and execute ship visits, surveys, and inspections to assess compliance and technical condition, while delegating documentation monitoring and system updates. They also lead implementation of Global HESS and SMS protocols, safeguarding operational continuity and brand reputation.
Continuous Improvement and Technical Innovation
The Superintendent drives improvement by analyzing performance data, addressing maintenance trends, and reducing recurring issues. They lead initiatives to enhance planned maintenance, adopt innovative solutions, and evaluate new technologies and vendors for lifecycle optimization. Balancing delegation with oversight, they ensure alignment with fleet standards, mentor junior superintendents, support onboard electrical team development, and partner with HR to ensure proper staffing. This forward-looking leadership keeps the fleet competitive, efficient, and resilient.
Requirements
8+ years of experience as electrical superintendent or as head of the electrical department leading the maintenance and lifecycle planning of electrical systems on large passenger vessels or equivalent maritime environments. Preferred: Shipboard experience as head of electrical department on a cruise vessel.
Management of a vessel's maintenance program.
Familiarity with application of Class Society and Flag State rules.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Management or equivalent maritime qualification.
HND Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Electro-Technical Officer Certificate of Competency/Chief Electrical Officer/1st Electrical Officer.
6-year degree in Electrical engineering, Electrical management, or equivalent seagoing experience.
Project Management skills and experience.
Strong communication, problem solving, and PC skills needed.
Possess a strong knowledge of different technologies and be capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working under pressure and time constraints to maintain agreed project deadlines and budgets.
Must be a self-starter.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact with shipboard and shoreside management, employees, shipyard personnel, sub-contractors, and HR department.
This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company's schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday - Thursday)
Beginning in 2028, this position will remain on the same Tuesday-Thursday in-office schedule but will transition to our new headquarters in the Miami, FL area.
What You Can Expect
Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
Health Benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training & Professional Development
Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
Rewards & Incentives
Our Culture... Stronger Together
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/
Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com
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