Fleet Maintenance Technician - Central Region

American Cruise Lines; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines in New Orleans, LA seeks a Fleet Maintenance Technician to support the engineering and technical operations of ACL's US-Flag cruise ships. The technician collaborates with Port and Fleet engineers for maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance to keep vessels on schedule.

The role involves on-call repairs, on-site troubleshooting, frequent ship visits, and guidance to shipboard engineers while adhering to USCG, USPH, FDA, EPA regulations; relocation may be required

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Fleet Engineer and Assistant Port Engineer.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical vessel problems, providing fast solutions to minimize downtime.
• Fix equipment and help troubleshoot maintenance requests.
• Be on scene and on call for repairs.
• Coordinate and ensure projects and repairs are completed.
• Visit ships frequently.
• Provide technical information and guidance to shipboard Engineers as directed by Port Engineers.
• Be familiar with USCG, USPH, FDA, EPA, and other federal regulations.

Skills

Diesel engines

Gas engines

Hand tools

Power tools

MS Word & Excel

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position: Fleet Maintenance Technician - Central Region

Location: New Orleans, LA

Job Id: 8281

# of Openings: 1

Overview

The Fleet Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the engineering and technical operations of US-Flag cruise ships. The Technician supports the Engineering department in the maintenance, repair and regulatory compliance of all American Cruise Lines’ (ACL) certificated vessels. The Technician supports a team of regional Port and Fleet engineers who are responsible for a division of vessels, and assists in providing an immediate response for repairs to keep the vessels on schedule.

The Technician will be familiar with vessel machinery, equipment and systems, may be first on scene to troubleshoot or repair equipment, and reports directly to the Port Engineer or Fleet Engineer.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Fleet Engineer and Assistant Port Engineer.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical vessel problems, providing fast solutions to minimize downtime.
• Fix equipment and help troubleshoot maintenance requests.
• Be on scene and on call for repairs.
• Coordinate and ensure projects and repairs are completed.
• Visit ships frequently.
• Provide technical information and guidance to shipboard Engineers as directed by Port Engineers.
• Be familiar with USCG, USPH, FDA, EPA, and other federal regulations.
• Assist with Water Management Plan and water quality.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Attributes for Success

• Ability to identify, manage, and solve problems.
• Ability to act with urgency on time‑sensitive tasks.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Skill with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of diesel and gas engines.
• Ability to learn and take direction from port engineer.

Licenses and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).

Required Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent related experience.

Typical Work Environment

• Continuous travel to different ships of the fleet.

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Capacity to sit for long periods, stand, walk, crouch and kneel.
• Reach, handle, use equipment, keyboards and mobile devices.
• Must be located on the East Coast.
• Lift boxes (files and supplies) up to 20 lb.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.

*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.