Marine Engineer
Job in
New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listed on 2026-10-13
Listing for:
New Orleans Paddlewheels
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New Orleans
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
Sign‑on bonus: $10,000 — $2,500 after 30 days, $2,500 after 90 days, and $5,000 after 6 months
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 on 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!
Job Purpose- To maintain, operate, and repair all vessel electrical and mechanical systems
- 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
- Overseeing and maintaining all vessel systems
- Performing preventive maintenance program on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Keeping vessel maintenance records, inventory, 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
- Interior and exterior of vessel, exposed to extreme weather
- Transitioning from deck to deck via stairs
- Cramped machinery spaces, including rotating equipment
- 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
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