Shipboard Fleet Technician – On-Call Maintenance Pro

American Cruise Lines; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks a Fleet Maintenance Technician for the Central Region, based in Paducah, KY. The role supports engineering operations aboard ACL vessels, troubleshooting and repairing onboard systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance under USCG, USPH, FDA and EPA standards.

You will work with Port and Fleet engineers, travel to ships, and assist in keeping vessels on schedule. A high school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass background checks are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports Fleet Engineer and Assistant Port Engineer.
• Identifies and troubleshoots technical vessel problems and provides fast solutions to minimize downtime.
• Fixes equipment and helps troubleshoot maintenance requests.
• On scene and on call for repairs.
• Coordinates and ensures projects and repairs are completed.
• Visits ships frequently.
• Provides technical information and guidance to shipboard Engineers as directed by Port Engineers.
• Familiar with USCG, USPH, FDA, EPA, and other federal regulations.
• Assists with Water Management Plan and water quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diesel engines

Hand & power tools

Field repairs

Shipboard systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word/Excel

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks a Fleet Maintenance Technician for the Central Region, based in Paducah, KY. The role supports engineering operations aboard ACL vessels, troubleshooting and repairing onboard systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance under USCG, USPH, FDA and EPA standards.

You will work with Port and Fleet engineers, travel to ships, and assist in keeping vessels on schedule. A high school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass background checks are required.