Director, HVAC and Hotel Equipment

Role summary

Director, HVAC and Hotel Equipment is a full-time role at Carnival Corporation in Doral, Florida, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

Director, HVAC and Hotel Equipment

Company

Carnival Corporation

Location

Doral, Florida, United States

Work arrangement

hybrid

Employment type

full-time

Category

Trades & Construction

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-09-04

Job description

Dual-functioning role over HVAC and Hotel Tech Equipment. Create and implement all actions needed for the HVAC team to become a center of excellence in equipment mx, operating profile and energy consumption. Develop structure and processes for hotel tech equipment team to maintain equipment reliability standards.

Lead, develop, and foster growth of the team to further develop skillset for HVAC managers, galley/laundry/open deck amenities managers, and crew. Optimize our SOP to continually improve ship safety, crew and guest safety, environmental footprint and energy consumption.

Essential Functions:

Provide strategic oversight of HVAC and assigned hotel technical assets across the fleet, including asset inventory, configuration management, equipment standards, and lifecycle governance. Serve as the technical authority for the evaluation, approval, and implementation of equipment modifications, upgrades, and replacements, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, classification society rules, and operational objectives. Develop, maintain, and approve technical specifications, engineering standards, and equipment design criteria to ensure consistency, reliability, and long-term asset performance across the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.

Establish and continuously improve asset reliability programs for HVAC and assigned hotel technical equipment through criticality-based maintenance strategies and lifecycle management principles. Develop and maintain equipment maintenance philosophies that align maintenance activities with operational risk, equipment criticality, and business objectives. Oversee periodic reviews of preventive maintenance programs, annual inspection processes, and equipment condition assessments to ensure maintenance effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Monitor fleetwide technical performance metrics, including equipment availability, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), leveraging data-driven insights to improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance investment.

Lead the development and implementation of fleetwide HVAC operational standards and best practices that optimize system performance, energy consumption, guest comfort, and environmental sustainability. Establish standard operating procedures and operational profiles that maximize efficiency while ensuring safe and reliable equipment operation. Identify opportunities to reduce energy usage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and support corporate sustainability goals through equipment optimization, technology implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive operational accountability through performance monitoring, reporting processes, and oversight of shipboard HVAC leadership teams.

Direct the development and execution of maintenance, dry dock, capital expenditure, and long-term asset replacement plans for HVAC and assigned hotel technical assets. Manage departmental budgets and approve repair, maintenance, dry dock, and capital expenditures within established authority levels. Oversee procurement strategies, including the development of scopes of work, requests for quotation, bid evaluations, contractor selection, and contract award processes, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. Ensure all technical plans, projects, and modifications receive appropriate approvals from regulatory authorities, classification societies, flag administrations, and other governing bodies while delivering projects safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Provide strategic oversight of galley, laundry, and open deck amenity assets to ensure reliability, operational readiness, and lifecycle performance across the fleet. Partner closely with Culinary, Hotel Operations, Supply Chain, and shipboard leadership teams to ensure critical equipment is properly maintained, supported by effective spare parts programs, and available to meet operational demands. Lead and develop technical managers and support teams responsible for maintenance execution, equipment condition monitoring, inventory management, and operational reporting. Foster strong collaboration between shipboard and shoreside stakeholders to identify operational challenges, prioritize solutions, and improve service delivery.

Lead fleetwide technical initiatives, innovation programs, and cross-functional projects that enhance equipment performance, operational efficiency, and guest experience. Represent Carnival Cruise Line in industry working groups, technical committees, and collaborative forums to support the advancement of HVAC and hotel asset technologies and industry best practices. Provide subject matter expertise for newbuild specifications, equipment selection, and design reviews by incorporating lessons learned, operational experience, and fleet performance data into future vessel designs. Coordinate resources, stakeholders, and project teams to successfully execute strategic initiatives within established timelines, budgets, and performance objectives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Scope: The role operates as a fleet-wide technical authority for HVAC and Hotel Equipment, with impact spanning both shipboard operations and shoreside asset management. Responsible for defining and implementing maintenance, operational, and performance standards across all vessels to ensure safety, reliability, and energy efficiency. Contributes to and influences Dry Dock planning, Capex investments, and long-term asset strategies (LTAP), ensuring alignment with broader Technical Asset and Marine Operations objectives. Drives consistently across the fleet by integrating processes, reporting cadence, and governance structures between ship and shore organizations. Supports strategic priorities including energy optimization, environmental footprint reduction, and operational excellence, positioning HVAC