American Cruise Lines · 1 month ago
Fleet Engineer - East Coast
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAmerican Cruise Lines is the nation’s leader in U.S. river cruising, and they are seeking a Fleet Engineer to support the maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance of their vessels. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues, managing warranties, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while providing support to the Assistant Port Engineer.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Valid driver's license
Possess a Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
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
Company
American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines is a cruise company.
Founded in 1991
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-01
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