Technical Superintendent

1 Month ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) seeks a Technical Superintendent (m/f/D) in Papenburg, Germany, to oversee the technical design, construction, commissioning, and delivery of cruise ships. This role involves close cooperation with shipyard technical teams to ensure systems meet specifications and adhere to international, flag-state, and classification-society standards. Responsibilities include timely assessment of shipyard drawings, managing supplier agreements, staying updated on new technologies, and ensuring project compliance with Disney's high standards. The position also involves supervising a technical site team, liaising with external consultants and key vendors, and developing safety-management guidelines. A minimum of 10 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship operations, or technical project management, preferably in the cruise sector, is required.
Must have:
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in shipbuilding/ship operations/technical project management
  • Broad understanding of shipbuilding, naval architecture, and ship design
  • Knowledge of latest new buildings and environmental technologies
  • Solid understanding of shipboard systems (propulsion, HVAC, electrical, automation)
  • Familiarity with class rules, flag state requirements, and IMO regulations
  • Experience in plan approval, system integration, and construction supervision
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and P&IDs
  • Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary, multicultural environments
  • Willingness to be based at or travel regularly to shipyard/vendor sites
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strategic thinking and proactive approach
  • Excellent team player with exceptional cooperation and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in the cruise or passenger ship segment
  • Capable of supporting FATs, HATs, and SATs
  • High level of organizational skills for managing multiple tasks under pressure
  • Proficient in MS Office and project tracking tools

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

Technical Superintendent (m/f/D)

Req ID:

10124521

Job Description:

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the creative force that designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering's unique strength lies in its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals who build on Disney's heritage of storytelling to create new forms of entertainment. Practicing this unique blend of art and science, Imagineers work in more than 100 disciplines to take an idea from the “Blue Sky” concept stage to opening day.

WDI Germany provides technical, architectural, and design services for new-build cruise ships, specializing in managing and overseeing the design, construction, and outfitting processes in Germany and other parts of the world.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to Disney's legacy of delivering world-class maritime experiences, combining cutting-edge technology with the magic of Disney storytelling.

This position is on-site in Papenburg, Germany and will report to the Marine & Technical Executive.

What You Will Do:

  • Oversees the technical design, construction, commissioning and delivery of the BN125 Hero.

  • Work in close cooperation with the shipyard technical team to meet the agreed milestones as far as the technical machinery and equipment. Ensures that systems are installed and function as per the ship’s specification.

  • Ensures the shipyard operations meet technical, operational and safety standards and applicable international, flag-state, port-state and classification-society requirements.

  • Ensures the assessment of the shipyard drawings are completed in good time and valid comments passed to the shipyard teams using the shipyard’s drawing approval system.

  • Administers the technical Agreement of Supplier, Agreement of Modification and Notice of Supply processes.

  • Familiarizes themselves with the latest technologies associated with the machinery and equipment components identified within the ship’s Specification and Contract.

  • Works with the Class Society and the shipyard to ensure that all present and foreseen regulatory legislation has been adhered to within the build process.

  • Ensures project compliance with Disney’s high standards and contractual specifications.

  • Ensures that machinery and equipment Factory Acceptance Tests are attended by representatives of the Technical Site Team.

  • Supervises the Technical Site Team members. This includes Lead Technical Inspector, Technical Inspectors, HVAC Superintendent and HVAC inspectors.

  • Liaises with external consultants involved with the ship designing and construction process.

  • Manages business relationships with key vendors.

  • Provides regular updates to the Technical Operation Team and seek for their inputs on key decisions.

  • Develops and implements safety-management and maintenance guidelines, policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship operations, or technical project management, preferably in the cruise or passenger ship segment.

  • Broad understanding of shipbuilding, naval architecture, and ship design.

  • Knowledge in latest new buildings, including specification items and latest environmental technologies.

  • Solid understanding of shipboard systems, including propulsion, HVAC, electrical distribution, and automation.

  • Familiarity with class rules, flag state requirements, and IMO regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, and upcoming environmental compliance (EEXI, CII, etc.).

  • Experience in plan approval, system integration, and construction supervision.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and 3D models

  • Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural environment with shipyard and contractor personnel.

  • Capable of supporting FATs, HATs, and SATs, including documentation review and punch list management.

  • High level of organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under time pressure.

  • Proficient in MS Office and project tracking tools

  • Willingness to be based at or travel regularly to the shipyard and vendor sites during key construction and commissioning phases.

  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills (English)

  • Strategic thinker: able to see the big picture and make solid business decisions in managing projects

  • Independent and proactive

  • Excellent team player

  • Exceptional cooperation and communication skills

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Global Business Operations & Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Executive Office Business Ops & Strategy (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Quality Assurance

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Papenburg, Germany

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-06-24

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