Shore-Based Fleet Operations Watch Officer

American Cruise Lines; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks Technical Watch Officers to join our shoreside Fleet Operations Center in Guilford, CT. You will monitor weather, channel conditions, and vessel status to sustain safe, efficient cruise operations across multiple river and coastal itineraries.

The role requires 24/7 coverage with shifts, coordinating with vessel officers and regional managers, and maintaining accurate forecasts, schedules, and plans while upholding company standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Maritime engineering operations and maintenance experience.
• Strong teamwork and poised communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Discretion in handling sensitive personnel and security information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor fleet status-tracking and oversight tools for real-time operations.
• Organize 30-day outlooks for fleet, crewing, logistics, and communicate to leadership.
• Assess weather, tides, river conditions, and environmental factors across routes.
• Coordinate with USCG, USACE, FEMA, and maritime operator groups.
• Execute regulatory notices and waterway use notifications.
• Handle administrative reporting, filing, invoicing, and procedures.
• Track repair timelines to meet cruise schedules.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Team-building

Multi-tasking

Discretion handling info

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks Technical Watch Officers to join our shoreside Fleet Operations Center in Guilford, CT. You will monitor weather, channel conditions, and vessel status to sustain safe, efficient cruise operations across multiple river and coastal itineraries.

The role requires 24/7 coverage with shifts, coordinating with vessel officers and regional managers, and maintaining accurate forecasts, schedules, and plans while upholding company standards and safety.