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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. **

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