Onboard Wastewater & Water Systems Engineer

American Cruise Lines; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Wastewater Systems Engineer to manage wastewater and potable water systems aboard a US-Flag cruise ship fleet. You will supervise daily operations, remote monitoring, sampling, and maintenance, and develop SOPs and training for shipboard crews.

You will travel monthly for on-site inspections, lead regulatory sampling, and coordinate with shipboard engineers to minimize downtime and ensure safe potable water onboard.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial wastewater treatment systems (fixed media and membrane bioreactor).
• Experience complying with FDA and EPA regulations.
• Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills (English).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operation of wastewater treatment systems.
• Operates Innovatreat miniMBR Marine USCG approved system.
• Operates Scienco/Fast Marine Sanitation Device USCG approved system.
• Operates ORCA IIA MSD, USCG approved systems.
• Coordinates all sampling for regulatory compliance and to aid in system troubleshooting.
• Monitors systems remotely.
• Ensures systems operate correctly to prevent unscheduled shore side pump outs.
• Oversees operation of potable water system.
• Manages chlorination of potable water.
• Coordinates sampling events for potable water.
• Oversees Company Water Management Plan.
• Manages inventory of spare parts and consumable items.
• Works with municipality for installation of sewage pump out stations at docks.
• Provides training onboard ships to shipboard crew.
• Ensures safe potable water onboard through use of onboard chlorination systems.
• Works with shipboard Engineers to solve problems.
• Oversee preventative maintenance of MSD systems.
• Identifies and troubleshoots technical vessel problems and provides fast solutions to minimize downtime.
• Expedites vendors for critical repairs.
• Assists with maintaining maintenance and repair logs.
• Develops SOPs for water systems and trains shipboard crew members (Engine Room Attendants).
• Provides support for vessel compliance with all USCG, USPH, FDA, EPA, etc.
• Prepares sampling data reports for regulatory reporting by Director of Engineering.
• Completes onsite inspections.
• Assists with acceptance and commissioning of water systems for new cruise ship construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wastewater systems

FDA/EPA compliance

Microsoft Office

English communication

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Wastewater Systems Engineer to manage wastewater and potable water systems aboard a US-Flag cruise ship fleet. You will supervise daily operations, remote monitoring, sampling, and maintenance, and develop SOPs and training for shipboard crews.

You will travel monthly for on-site inspections, lead regulatory sampling, and coordinate with shipboard engineers to minimize downtime and ensure safe potable water onboard.