Marine Engineer The New Orleans Paddlewheels - Creole Queen, an authentic Paddlewheel, powered by a 24 foot diameter paddlewheel and the most modern, fuel efficient diesel-electric system ever installed in a boat of this class is now hiring a Marine Engineer, Full-time and Part-time. The Creole Queen cruises daily, which allows you to be home every night!
Sign-on Bonus:
$10,000 --- $2,500 after 30 days, $2,500 after 90 days, and $5,000 after 6 months
Job Purpose:- To maintain, operate, and repair all vessel electrical and mechanical systems
- Qualification/Education/SkillsU.S. Coast Guard Licensed (2000 H.P.) with a minimum of 2 years Engineering experience
- Preferred experience with Diesel Electric (SCR)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of all maritime rules and regulations
- Must possess working knowledge of vessel, and be able to maintain equipment in all areas of vessel
- Professional dress and demeanor
Essential Functions:- Overseeing and maintaining all vessel systems
- Performing preventative maintenance program on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Keeping vessel maintenance records, inventories, accounting reports, and requisitions
- Conducting periodic inspections to ensure the crew is observing all U.S. Coast Guard and safety regulations
- Making safe and rational decisions concerning vessel operation and maintenance
- Recognizing unsafe conditions on vessel
- Work Environment
- Interior and exterior of vessel, exposed to extreme weather
- Transitioning from deck to deck via stairs
- Cramped machinery spaces, including rotating equipment
Physical Requirements:- Standing and sitting - up to 12 hours per day
- Lifting up to 100 lbs., bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing more than 5 times per hour/shift
- Acute hearing and vision
- Must be able to pass U.S. Coast Guard physical and drug screen (Pre-Employment and Random)
New Orleans Paddlewheels, Inc. offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACEIt is not our practice to ask for personal information prior to our on-boarding process. We conduct in-person interviews with all of our candidates. Should you ever be asked to give out any of your personal information, please contact our Human Resources Department.
