Expedition Vessel Assistant Engineer — Onboard, Travel Perks

Lindblad Expeditions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Room and board when scheduled

Travel Day Pay

Travel Expenses Paid

Travel benefits for employees and 가족

Uniforms Provided

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions seeks an Assistant Engineer to assist the Chief Engineer with maintenance, operation, and repair of vessel systems across engineering, hotel, and auxiliary services. The role runs a 12-hour day, with a six-weeks-on, six-weeks-off rotation, and requires pressurized, independent work in a maritime environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining propulsion, electrical, water treatment, HVAC, and hotel systems; recording work; and supporting shipboard preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of diesel propulsion and electrical generation systems.
• Experience with hotel systems, pumps, hydraulics, water makers, refrigeration, HVAC is preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and basic Windows software for maintenance records.
• Self-starter, able to handle multiple tasks in small spaces and under pressure.
• Capable of maintaining records and reporting to Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains propulsion and electrical systems on ships.
• Maintains potable water, waste and HVAC systems and testing programs.
• Keeps maintenance records and informs Chief Engineer of work done.
• Supports daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks across engineering, deck and hotel teams.
• Participates in shipyard availabilities and bunkering operations.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Diesel propulsion

Electrical systems

HVAC & refrigeration

Troubleshooting under pressure

Maintenance planning

Data recording & reporting

Computer proficiency

Tools

Excel

Windows applications

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions seeks an Assistant Engineer to assist the Chief Engineer with maintenance, operation, and repair of vessel systems across engineering, hotel, and auxiliary services. The role runs a 12-hour day, with a six-weeks-on, six-weeks-off rotation, and requires pressurized, independent work in a maritime environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining propulsion, electrical, water treatment, HVAC, and hotel systems; recording work; and supporting shipboard preventive maintenance