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Explora Journeys is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, European newly created cruise luxury brand inspired by Swiss Hospitality and luxury in Geneva. Leveraging our parent company MSC Group's hundreds of years of maritime expertise, we are operating two of a planned fleet of six ships designed and operated in a way to elevate luxury cruising to the next level. We are creating a new independent team, able to write a new successful chapter of the MSC Group history.

Reporting into the Vice President of Explora Technical Operations, the Hotel Engineering Supervisor is the first point of contact for issues related to back-of-the-house technical items, including but not limited to HVAC, Galley/Laundry equipment and plumbing items. The successful candidate attends periodic visits on board our Explora vessels during operations, performing inspections and audits, overseeing projects, renovations or refurbishments in areas of responsibility, preparing reports and making written recommendations.
• 5... years’ experience on board cruise vessels, at least 2 years as Hotel engineer or equivalent role
• Proficient in HVAC systems and regulations regarding the management of refrigerant gases
• Good knowledge of Asset Management Systems for planned and unplanned maintenance
• Fluent English, oral and written
• Luxury Cruise experience would be preferred.
• MS Office tools knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Strong ability to prioritise and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Leads and manages in coordination with the onboard Hotel Maintenance Engineers the hotel technical teams, establishing priorities and guidelines
• Ensures that maintenance of assets under the area of responsibility is performed according to Company standards as well as environmental and health standards
• Oversees the planning and execution of all dry-dock works under the managed area of competence
• Manages ship requisition and ensures cost-effectiveness approach toward the annual budgets
• Advises company on energy-saving opportunities and cost-effective measures
• Maintains regular contact with the Hotel Maintenance Engineers onboard
• Assists vessels in solving technical issues in the area of responsibility
• Works in conjunction with and under the direction of the Engine Superintendent
• Manages all the planned and unplanned jobs in the Hotel areas.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
• Right to work in the UK preferred

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide

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