Technical Manager, HVAC Systems
$110,000–$147,500 year
On-site · Celebration, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Technical Manager, HVAC Systems at Disney Cruise Line responsible for implementing HVAC & Refrigeration energy efficiency programs across fleet and island destinations. Focus on optimizing operations, reducing emissions, and ensuring compliance with Company, IMO, MARPOL, and US EPA refrigerant requirements. Key duties include evaluating and implementing new technology for onboard AC/refrigeration efficiency, maintaining and forecasting budgets, mentoring fleet teams, ensuring classifications/USCG approvals, managing continuous improvement reports, maintaining a shore-based library of projects, and assisting in the recruitment of HVAC cast & crew. The role requires collaboration across diverse teams, strong communication skills, ability to work in fast-paced and potentially travel-intensive environments, and familiarity with shipboard maintenance, dry-dock activities, and regulatory frameworks. Education in HVAC-R trade school or related certifications or equivalent work experience is expected. The position is based in Celebration, FL with Full-Time employment; salary range is $110,000–$147,500 per year, with potential bonus and benefits.”,
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, maintenance and installation
- EPA Universal Certification
- Experience managing high-value engineering projects and change management processes
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulations (IMO, MARPOL, US EPA refrigerant requirements)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Desired Qualifications
- HVAC-R Trade School education or relevant certifications
- Maritime / cruise industry experience (preferred)
- Leadership/management experience
- EPA Universal Certification
- USCG/IMO/MARPOL regulatory knowledge
- Experience with dry-dock projects and vendor management
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Strong budgeting and forecasting skills
- Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
- Experience with AMOS (preferred)
- Experience in shipboard HVAC-R maintenance and installation (preferred)
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