Engineer - Of Watch

Bally's Chicago•Shreveport, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining a continuous power supply to the riverboat, either through shore power or diesel generator sets. The Engineer-Of-Watch ensures main generators are ready to auto-start and assume the electrical load during power loss. The position involves making periodic rounds to verify machinery and equipment are functioning properly, with a specific focus on fire and safety equipment, and taking corrective action for any discrepancies. The role also includes responding to maintenance calls during the watch, notifying the EIC of system malfunctions, and maintaining an engine room watch log. Emergency response duties as assigned are also part of the role. Employees are expected to adhere to Bally’s Attendance Policy, and may be required to work varying schedules, including all shifts, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs.

Requirements

Coordinates scheduled engineering tasks with the Captain-Of-The-Watch.
Directs the Riverboat Technician performing maintenance in the riverboat.
Successfully completes EOW Qualification Program.
Successfully completes an accredited course in basic firefighting. This requirement can be met by completing either (a) USCG-approved course or (b) training by the Shreveport Fire Department.
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.
Frequently required to stand and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to walk and sit.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work from various heights and depths in the riverboat environment.
Must be able to hear and understand security radio transmissions during normal casino noise.
Must be able to work in a smoking environment.

Responsibilities

Completes scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and other work assigned by the EIC.
Maintain a continuous power supply to the riverboat through either the use of shore power or diesel generator sets.
Ensure 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.
Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to Bally’s Attendance Policy.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property. This includes all shifts, weekends and holiday periods.