Engineer-of-the-Watch

Our philosophy is to hire people with wonderful attitudes, who are dedicated to providing extraordinary service to our guests and colleagues. We believe in focusing on Team Members’ talent in order to discover their strengths and develop them to continue growth within the company.

ENGINEER-OF-THE WATCH

Engineer-Of-The-Watch (EOW) is responsible for overseeing the maintenance on the riverboat and keeping the riverboat in compliance with USCG /ABSC regulations year round, completing quarterly inspections and having the riverboat ready for ABSC annual and semi-annual inspections. Engineer of the Watch should be professional at all times and possess good communication skills. Engineer of the Watch must display integrity and honesty in all aspects of employment. This position is casual (called in when needed)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive to this position.)

• Provides extraordinary guest service, positively effects interactions with external and internal guests and employees, and has the resiliency to deal with difficult guest in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers
• Adheres to and enforces compliance will all standards/regulations established by Louisiana State Police Gaming Division, OSHA, USCG, ABS Consulting and other federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction over riverboat gaming and permanently-moored craft in Louisiana while adhering to the policies and procedures set forth by Belle of Baton Rouge
• During the shift carries out the riverboat’s preventive maintenance plan. Maintains all equipment onboard the riverboat at a level commiserate with a premier gaming operation by completing scheduled inspections and assigned preventive maintenance tasks. Tracks status of inspections and tasks through completion.
• Performs projects, maintenance/repair tasks, and cleaning duties in ways that minimize the impact to guest service.
• Handles routine administration during the shift: Keeps required logs up-to-date; Prepares requests, check items received and otherwise manages the inventory of engineering parts, supplies, and consumables.
• Maintains awareness of operations in/around the riverboat through direct observation. Makes several rounds during the shift that checks the condition of the riverboat’s machinery and equipment, the material condition and general housekeeping in the riverboat below the main deck and in machinery and fan spaces above the main deck. When observed or informed, takes prompt action to remedy undesirable conditions.
• Participates in scheduled training and drills.
• Coordinates own activities with the EIC and the shift’s COW.
• Coordinates activities of Riverboat Technicians assigned engineering tasks on the shift.
• Assists EIC in overseeing contract work to ensure timely completion and fulfillment of company expectations.
• Assists the EIC in maintaining the riverboat’s engineering manuals, procedures, records, and logs.
• Assists the EIC in making preparations for the environmentally-safe transfer of bulk oil to and waste oil from the riverboat.
• Assists the EIC in making preparations for the hygienic and environmentally-safe transfer of sewage and other wastes from the riverboat.
• Assists the EIC in training Riverboat Technicians.
• Quickly perform/oversee several tasks in response to emergency situations including, but not limited to: securing power to the scene of an emergency, securing dampers and ventilation, closing watertight doors, cutting off fuel to machinery, starting fire pumps, fighting incipient fires with a handheld extinguisher, activating installed fire suppression systems, switching electrical power from shore to ship’s service. Promote positive guest and employee relations.
• Provide professional and friendly service according to standard service procedures, while promoting positive guest relations. Work effectively with other employees, vendors, guests and other visitors.
• Comply with all Internal Controls, Company, departmental, and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalency; six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have five or more years of experience working under the Engineer-In-Charge on this riverboat or equivalent marine experience. Equivalent marine experience must show proof of successful attainment and may include, but is not limited to any of the following:
• Current or previously credentialed mariner having at least a QMED rating. If the document is expired, then it is not older than ten years and was not revoked or suspended.
• Previous supervisor of technicians aboard government or military vessels that was less than ten years ago.
• Previous engineer of an uninspected vessel that was less than ten years ago.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
  
  
  

The Belle of Baton Rouge is an equal opportunity employer.