ASSIST EANT ENGINEER IN CHARGE

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Louisiana is hiring an Assistant Engineer to support the safe, reliable operation of the casino vessel's machinery and life-safety systems. You will assist with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with engineers and contractors to minimize disruption to casino operations.

The role requires experience in marine engineering or related fields, knowledge of diesel gensets, electrical distribution, and preventive maintenance practices; relevant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/maritime training preferred.
• 3+ years experience in marine engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience aboard casino vessels or commercial ships is a plus.
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and safety documents; maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of vessel machinery and supporting systems.
• Monitor generators, switchgear, pumps, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Maintain logs, work orders, and regulatory documentation.
• Provide coordination with Captain and other departments to ensure safety and continuity of operations.
• Support inspections and compliance with federal, state, local, and gaming authorities.

Skills

Marine engineering

Preventive maintenance

Electrical distribution

HVAC

Documentation & records

Education

High school diploma

Technical/maritime training

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being.Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—mayvaryby position.Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Engineer supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the casino vessel’s machinery, electrical distribution, life-safety systems, and related marine equipment. Working under the direction of the Engineer in Charge, this position assists with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, documentation, emergency response, and the coordination of engineering personnel and contractors. The Assistant Engineer helps maintain continuous utility service to the vessel while minimizing disruption to casino and hospitality operations.

• Assist the Engineer in Charge with the daily operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of vessel machinery and supporting systems.
• Monitor shore power, generators, electrical switchgear, pumps, motors, HVAC, plumbing, fuel, lubricating oil, bilge, sewage, fire protection, alarm, and related systems.
• Help ensure generator sets and emergency equipment remain ready for automatic or manual operation during a power interruption or other casualty.
• Conduct routine rounds of machinery spaces and other assigned areas; identify abnormal conditions and initiate or recommend corrective action.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs in accordance with approved procedures, manufacturer guidance, and the vessel maintenance program.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, work orders, equipment histories, parts usage, and required regulatory documentation.
• Promptly report equipment failures, safety hazards, environmental concerns, and regulatory deficiencies to the Engineer in Charge and other designated leaders.
• Coordinate engineering work with the Captain of the Watch and affected operating departments to protect guests, team members, vessel systems, and business continuity.
• Provide work direction and technical support to assigned watch engineers, technicians, contractors, and vendors; verify work is completed safely and satisfactorily.
• Support inspections, surveys, audits, and testing conducted by applicable federal, state, local, gaming, fire-safety, and third-party authorities.
• Assist with the safe transfer, storage, handling, and disposal of fuel, oil, sewage, chemicals, and other regulated materials.
• Inspect and maintain fire, emergency, and lifesaving equipment within the position’s assigned scope.
• Participate in emergency drills and fulfill assigned duties under the vessel’s emergency preparedness plan, station bill, and incident response procedures.
• Maintain clean, orderly, secure, and hazard-free machinery and work spaces.
• Follow lockout/tagout, confined-space, hot-work, fall-protection, personal protective equipment, environmental, and other established safety procedures.
• Assist with parts and supply inventory, purchasing requests, contractor access, and project planning as assigned.
• Deliver courteous, responsive service and complete work in a manner that minimizes impact on casino and hospitality operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, maritime, electrical, mechanical, or industrial training preferred.
• [Three] years of progressively responsible experience in marine engineering, vessel maintenance, power generation, industrial maintenance, or a closely related field preferred.
• Experience aboard a casino vessel, passenger vessel, commercial vessel, military vessel, or comparable industrial facility preferred.
• Working knowledge of diesel generators, electrical distribution, pumps, motors, controls, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read technical manuals, diagrams, schematics, operating procedures, and safety documents.
• Ability to use computerized maintenance systems and standard office applications and to maintain complete, accurate records.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement established by applicable gaming regulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required gaming, work, safety, and facility credentials.
• Merchant Mariner Credential, Qualified Member of the Engine Department endorsement, Designated Duty Engineer endorsement, or other applicable marine credential preferred or required when specified by the vessel’s operating authority and Certificate of Inspection.
• Current CPR, first aid, AED, and basic firefighting certifications preferred; must obtain designated certifications within the employer’s required timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.