Marine Engineer with Sign on Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

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/Skills:

• U.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 WORKPLACE

**It 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. **