Fleet Engineer - Central Region

American Cruise Lines is the nation’s leader in U.S. river cruising, committed to providing exceptional service and maintaining their fleet. The Fleet Engineer supports the Assistant Port Engineer in maintaining and repairing vessels, ensuring safety and compliance while managing technical issues and overseeing maintenance budgets.

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

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
• Valid driver's license
• Possess a Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
• Ability to identify, manage, and solve problems
• Ability to act with urgency to complete 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
• 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
• Must be located in the Central U.S. region
• Lifting boxes (files and supplies) up to 20 lb