
Corporate And Shore
Operations Employment
General
Maintenance
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- Facilities Manager -
coordinate,
direct and manage the daily design, planning, maintenance,
repairs and alterations of shipboard equipment, machinery
and physical facilities including but not limited to hotel
and casino, plumbing, electrical, fire, safety, kitchen
equipment, HVAC and refrigeration. Responsible for the
supervision of approximately 200 employees, either directly
or through subordinate supervisors. Maintaining a
constructive and cooperative working relationship with the
Chief Engineer and the rest of the Engineering Department as
well as the Hotel Director, is key to the success of this
role. The incumbent must demonstrate a positive "can-do"
attitude and the willingness to fully participate in a
dynamic team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree
required (degree in Engineering preferred) - or alternatively 15 years
experience in Engineering/Facilities in a hospitality/leisure environment
* A minimum of five
years hands-on operations experience in Facilities Management of a large hotel,
resort, cruise ship, casino, entertainment center, sports stadium, retail
complex, airport facility, or theme park environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Plan, budget and schedule facilities modifications
including cost estimates, bid sheets, and layouts.
* Develop long range plans, conceptual designs, and capital
outlay requirements and documentation for facility.
* Inspect construction and installation progress to ensure
conformance to established specifications.
* Establish procedures and direct testing, operation,
maintenance and repairs of machinery, equipment and facility furnishings.
* Maintain budgetary control of the requisition of spare
parts, supplies and equipment requested by departmental personnel.
* Oversee and direct maintenance personnel and workers
engaged in equipment installation, carpentry work, equipment repair, and
preventive maintenance. Distribute AVO's (Avoid Verbal Orders) to appropriate
departments.
* Maintain technical areas according to USPH standards.
* Execute parts ordering and planned maintenance through the
AMOS Planned Maintenance System.
* Ensure all systems and machinery within the Facilities
Department and are maintained to ABC (Above and Beyond Compliance) standards
* Evaluate operational systems and recommends repair or
design modifications based on factors such as, environment, service, cost and
system capabilities.
* Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, and
systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards and applicable
codes and regulations
* Consult with the ship's Environmental Officer to ensure
compliance with policies and directives that safeguard the environment.
* Understand and apply to work practices, environmental
policies and procedures concerning such functions as collection, sorting and
disposal of solid waste and use of chemicals associated with cleaning, laundry,
etc.
* Attend mandatory crew and guest safety drills as required.
Periodically review the department's emergency preparedness plans with staff and
verify they are familiar with fire-fighting appliances in their work areas.
* Know, follow educate, and enforce all Safety and Quality
Management policies.
* Ensure that all staff has received mandatory training in
the prescribed time frames.
* Perform related duties as assigned.
* Maintain and encourage the "Anchored in Excellence" credo
at all times
* Areas of responsibility: Galleys, bars and pantries, laundries, Jacuzzis
and pools, cabin (room) maintenance and installed equipment, filter changes and
anti-algae treatment for individual cabin HVAC units (up to 2000 rooms/cabins
per ship), piping, public and crew areas, fire doors (A-60), sound, light and
stage equipment, refurbishing, hospital equipment.
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Technical Superintendent -
ensure the proper and timely support of company ships with regard to technical
and nautical supplies, repairs and technical problems. This support would
include management of allocated repair and maintenance expenses against budget,
oversight of technical purchases and deliveries, planning and management of
dry-dock and wet-dock repairs/renovations including writing specifications, and
vessel compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Job Qualifications:
- Four year degree in engineering or engineering management
- At least 5 to 7 years of progressive, licensed experience afloat
- Experience in managing a shoreside vessel maintenance program is highly
desirable
- Familiarity with application of Class Society and Flag State rules
- Strong communication, problem solving and PC skills needed
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Commodities
Purchasing Agent
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administers a Commodity Management Program for the cruise
line on a day-to-day basis as it relates to
marine, technical and hotel supplies and provisions used onboard. The commodity
administrators may be responsible for one or more of the following: food,
beverage, chemicals (including fuel), hotel equipment, uniforms, plants/flowers,
and disposable items. Manages the Program to conform to the specifications
established by cruise line's internal regulatory teams (may be a cross-functional
group) which may be inclusive of applicable state and/or federal regulations.
Coordinates the transmission of information regarding the commodities to all
employees working with processes which involve the use of such materials.
Requirements: Maintain a working database to track purchases and sources.
Purchase approximately 20M to 100M worth of commodities annually, depending on
the products, and evaluate and recommend suppliers for same. Interface with
inspectors, contractors, concessionaires and other agencies as required. Consult
with cruise line's internal management teams as applicable to review requests for
additions to authorized list of approved products and vendors. Provide
additional informational support to all departments and vessels on proper use,
storage, and disposal of chemicals, foodstuffs, and other items. Serve as
primary source for dissemination of hazardous materials, expiration dates, or
usage label information from vendor to user. Oversee contractors and contracts.
This includes scope of service and supply related to operational needs, dry
docks, new buildings, as well as any corporate office requirements which may
receive product(s). Prepare recommendations for training to provide appropriate
information to all potential users of existing and new commodities; consult with
the HR Training Dept. to ensure such training is provided. Coordinate the
development of corporate and departmental goals and objectives, and present
proposals and coordinate projects to meet those goals and objectives.
Participation any internal or external regulatory agency audits as may be
required. Work closely with personnel in other Departments (i.e., Marine
Operations, Total Guest Satisfaction, and Safety & Environment) to develop
resolutions to identified issues regarding purchases, usage, and/or disposal.
Review and evaluate applicable regulations, policies, and instructions,
inclusive of applicable Flag State Regulations, which may impact any procurement
programs.
3-5 years of operational and/or purchasing experience is
required. Work experience in the cruise line or particular food,
chemical or commodity industry is preferred, as a candidate familiar with
shipboard operations as it relates to product loading, storage, and consumption
has employment value. Knowledge of Federal, Flag State, and other
applicable regulations/guidelines pertaining to hazardous material program
management is necessary.
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Purchasing Agent - position requires at least
three years’ experience purchasing marine and industrial supplies.
Responsibilities include outsourcing and negotiating the purchase of
technical services and coordinating repairs activity. Must have strong
English verbal and written communication skills and a 60% proficiency level
in MS Word and Excel. A Bachelor’s degree in a similar discipline is highly
preferred.
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Receiving/ Auditing Clerk - position requires a
minimum of two years’ experience in warehousing and data entry. Must be
bilingual (English/Spanish), detail-oriented, computer literate, have
excellent communication skills and be able to work in a multi-task,
fast-paced environment. Must be able to routinely lift objects that weigh up
to 70 pounds and be familiar with office machines. Responsibilities include
inspection and receipt of ship spares, and audit inspections of outbound
shipments. Will also interact with purchasing, vendors and carriers.
High school diploma required or equivalent work
experience.
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Receiving Clerk - position requires previous
computer knowledge, capability of lifting 65 lbs, and the ability to work
weekends. Must also have previous experience driving a forklift and pallet
jack. CDL “D” license preferred. Responsibilities include making deliveries,
entering packing slips and inspecting receipt of purchased goods. High
school diploma or equivalent work experience also required.
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