Fleet Engineer - East Coast

American Cruise Lines•Yonkers, NY

About The Position

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.

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 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.
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.

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.