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Fleet Engineer - Central

American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines Salary
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Fleet Engineer

The Fleet Engineer supports the Assistant Port Engineer in the maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance of all American Cruise Lines' (ACL) certificated vessels and launches. The Fleet Engineer provides immediate response for critical repairs to the portion of the ACL fleet assigned, to ensure the vessels remains safe and on schedule. The Fleet Engineer must be familiar with all vessel machinery, equipment and systems. This individual is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, workers, and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to ACL's property and the environment.

This position reports directly to the regional Assistant Port Engineer.

Responsibilities :

  • Take supervision and direction from the Assistant Port Engineer and Port Engineer.
  • Provides support and coverage to Assistant Port Engineers.
  • Identifies and troubleshoots technical vessel problems and provides fast solutions to minimize downtime.
  • Expedites vendors for critical repairs.
  • Coordinates and communicates with Marine Operations for critical repairs and determines a timeline for resolution.
  • Manages warranties and coordinates extended warranties for technical equipment.
  • Ensures competitive bidding and negotiates costs on purchases.
  • Manages expenses and assists with the annual winter maintenance budget.
  • Maintains responsibility for record keeping, including machinery history, parts inventory and reporting data to the Assistant Port Engineer.
  • Coordinates large scale projects such as ship refits and dry dockings.
  • Visits each ship at least three times a month. One of these visits shall include a full ship condition inspection.
  • Provides technical information and guidance to shipboard Engineers and crew directly, as directed by the Assistant Port Engineers.
  • Interfaces with Marine Operations and Hotel Operations.
  • Ensures vessel compliance with all USCG, USPH, FDA, EPA, and other federal regulations
  • Performs other duties as directed.

Attributes for Success :

  • Ability to identify, manage, and solve problems.
  • Ability to act with urgency to completed time sensitive tasks.
  • The ability to diagnose machinery malfunctions and recommend a course of corrective action.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and machinery systems' technical manuals.
  • The ability to work on various computer programs including Microsoft word, Excel and HelmConnect.
  • Ability to read and understand repair manuals.
  • Mechanically inclined.
  • Proficient with hand and power tools.
  • Knowledgeable of diesel and gas engines.
  • Ability to learn and take direction from port engineer.

    • Licenses and Registrations :

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Possess a Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).

    • Required Education and Experience :

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience.

    • Typical Work Environments :

  • This position includes a high level of travel to Fleet concentration areas.
  • Frequently underway time for short durations performing, testing, inspections, ship checks, and other events as needed. Travel up to 80% of the time.
  • Vendor maintenance shops, paint shop, various buildings and storage areas.
  • Vessel engine room, bow thruster space and various void spaces throughout vessel.

    • Additional Requirements :

  • Subject to a background investigation.
  • Subject to a pre-employment physical.
  • Ability to frequently traverse stairs, fixed ladders and ladder-wells while walking ships on a daily basis.
  • Wherewithal to spend several consecutive days at sea while underway as needed.
  • Capable of sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, crouching and kneeling.
  • Reaching, handling, using equipment, keyboards and mobile devices.
  • Lifting boxes (files and supplies) up to 20 lb.

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