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Engineer - Unlicensed

companyAmerican Cruise Lines
locationMemphis, TN, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Engineer - Unlicensed

American Cruise Lines is seeking Engineers for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia-Snake Rivers and Mississippi-Ohio-Cumberland Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state-of-the art designed for safe operation and five-star service to 100-200 guests.

Engineer is the onboard crewmember responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all vessel machinery, equipment, and systems. Machinery, equipment, and systems include: pumps, motors, engines, electrical, plumbing, water makers, marine safety devices, elevators, electronics, launches, rescue craft, and other equipment Engineers perform liquid load transfers, watering, refueling, and used oil disposal. Engineers report directly to the shipboard Mate for daily vessel operations and maintenance. Engineers coordinate machinery and system repairs through Regional Port Engineers.

Engineers report to Regional Engineer Managers for professional development, rotation schedule, job task training, and mentoring. In this role, Engineers are the 24hr shipboard engineer completing routine operations, inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting and 24hr response to machinery and system issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Execution of safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
  • Safe operation of machinery, equipment, and systems adhering to company and regulatory standards.
  • Meticulous daily maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery, equipment, and systems.
  • Comprehensive hourly inspections of machinery and engineering spaces.
  • Daily 1-2 hour Deck Security Watch and Daily 24hr assist with vessel docking, maintenance, and logistics.
  • Daily morning updates and teamwork with Hotel Officers and Service Crew ensuring five-star guest service.
  • Administrative documentation of daily liquid loads, machinery, equipment, systems, consumables inventory.
  • 24hr response, troubleshooting, and repair of shipboard machinery and systems.
  • Oversight of shipboard contractor repairs to machinery, equipment, and systems.
  • Maintain exemplar professional grooming and uniform appearance.
  • Year-round Season rotation 4-6 weeks on: 2 weeks off.

Qualifications:

  • Experience with diesel machinery, hydraulics, electrical systems.
  • Self-disciplined work habits and personal grooming.
  • Good communication skills and team skills.
  • TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Card.
  • Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.

Perks:

  • Competitive daily pay rate.
  • Health, dental, and vision plans available.
  • 401(k) plan available.
  • Covered Expenses - American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.


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