Engineer - Of Watch

Casino and•Shreveport, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coordinating scheduled engineering tasks, directing maintenance, and ensuring continuous power supply to the riverboat. The Engineer-Of-Watch (EOW) is responsible for maintaining generators, performing periodic rounds to check machinery and safety equipment, and taking corrective actions for any discrepancies. The position also includes responding to maintenance calls, notifying the Engineer-In-Charge (EIC) of system malfunctions, maintaining an engine room watch log, and fulfilling emergency response duties.

Requirements

Successfully completes EOW Qualification Program.
Successfully completes an accredited course in basic firefighting (USCG-approved or Shreveport Fire Department training).
Successfully completes CPR, First Responder, and Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED) certification.
Knowledge of computers and the ability to generate documents and keep accurate records.
Must be 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Recent verifiable satisfactory service totaling at least three years as an engineer / oiler / technician of a Louisiana Casino Riverboat, or equivalent marine experience.
Equivalent marine experience includes, but is not limited to: Holds an active or inactive USCG Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) for a Qualified Engineering Rating (QMED) with at least three years’ experience.
The MMD has not been revoked or suspended.
The experience was obtained no more than ten years ago.
Previously qualified watch stander and supervisor of technicians aboard government or military vessels that was less than ten years ago.
Must show knowledge of vessel systems comparable to those aboard the riverboat.
References or other proof of successful completion of duties will be required.

Responsibilities

Coordinates scheduled engineering tasks with the Captain-Of-The-Watch.
Directs the Riverboat Technician performing maintenance in the riverboat.
Completes scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and other work assigned by the EIC.
Maintains a continuous power supply to the riverboat through either the use of shore power or diesel generator sets.
Ensures the main generators are ready to auto start and assume the electrical load on the electrical buss when the riverboat experiences a loss of shore power.
Makes periodic rounds of the riverboat to verify that machinery and equipment are functioning properly.
Specifically checks the condition of fire and safety equipment.
Takes corrective action to remedy observed discrepancies.
Answers and remedies maintenance calls received during the watch.
Notifies the EIC of system malfunctions in accordance with Standing Orders.
Maintains an engine room watch log of all significant activities during the watch.
Fulfills emergency response duties assigned to the EOW in Station Bills.
Other duties may be assigned.