HVAC Superintendent - Cruise Ship Newbuilding
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Saint-Nazaire, France
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
About the job
Requirements
- A degree or technical qualification in HVAC Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience supervising HVAC installations on cruise ship newbuilding projects.
- Hands-on experience in a major shipyard environment, overseeing onboard installation, inspection, and commissioning activities.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and shipyard production teams.
- Strong knowledge of marine HVAC and refrigeration systems, including ventilation, air distribution, chillers, air handling units, fan coil units, ductwork, and associated controls.
- Ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings, technical specifications, and equipment documentation.
- Experience with HVAC inspection, testing, commissioning, and performance verification.
- Familiarity with classification society requirements, applicable marine regulations, and shipyard quality procedures.
- Ability to identify installation defects, resolve technical issues, and follow up on outstanding items through to closure.
- Clear communication skills and professional proficiency in English.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- A practical, hands-on approach to site supervision and technical problem-solving.
- Ability to manage multiple activities in a demanding shipbuilding environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise HVAC installation activities on board cruise ships during newbuilding.
- Monitor the installation of ventilation and air-conditioning systems, including air handling units, chillers, fan coil units, fans, ductwork, dampers, piping, and associated control systems.
- Verify that installations comply with approved drawings, contractual specifications, classification requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Inspect HVAC equipment, ducting, piping, insulation, and associated components to ensure installation quality and accessibility for maintenance.
- Identify technical issues and coordinate corrective actions with shipyard teams, suppliers, and engineering departments.
- Conduct onboard inspections and monitor installation quality throughout the construction process.
- Coordinate and follow up on HVAC inspections, functional tests, balancing activities, and commissioning procedures.
- Participate in equipment inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests where required.
- Track technical remarks, defects, and non-conformities through to resolution.
- Support quay and sea trials, ensuring HVAC systems meet specified performance and operational requirements.
- Coordinate HVAC-related activities with shipyard teams, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers.
- Monitor installation progress against project milestones and identify potential delays or technical constraints.
- Participate in technical meetings and provide regular progress reports to the project team.
- Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines, including machinery, piping, electrical systems, and automation.
- Ensure construction and commissioning activities comply with approved project documentation and quality requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- A background in large passenger vessels or complex cruise ship construction projects is strongly preferred.
About the company
D2M SERVICES provides technical assistance and project management for maritime projects, handling design, planning, execution, and completion across sectors like merchant ships, defense vessels, coastal infrastructure, oil and gas units, and renewable marine energies. It works through end-to-end management, coordinating design, schedules, resources, and risk with a network of local partners to deliver projects from start to finish. The company focuses on tailor-made, project-specific solutions and a people-first culture, leveraging its long history and status as a STAPEM Group subsidiary to offer stable, experienced support. Its goal is to turn maritime visions into realized, detail-oriented projects that support local development and sustainable practices.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1986
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What believers are saying
- LinkedIn lists 735 followers and 11-50 employees, indicating an active small practice.
- D2M’s stated specialties match recurring demand for sales leadership and organizational change.
- A 19-year operating history signals survival through multiple economic cycles.
What critics are saying
- No recent news, funding, or client wins surfaced in 2025-2026.
- Eleven-to-fifty employees creates key-man dependence on Michael Dowdell.
- Tiny consulting firms lose accounts quickly when larger advisors underprice and bundle services.
What makes D2M SERVICES unique
- Houston-based D2M Services targets SMBs with business optimization and leadership coaching.
- Founded 2006, it sells consulting across construction, energy, and manufacturing.
- CEO Michael Dowdell has led D2M Services since October 2006.
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- Remote Work Options