Assistant Port Engineer - Boston Harbor City Cruises

Hornblower Group Inc.•Boston, MA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Port Engineer to help with the maintenance and repair of the company’s motor vessels. The Assistant Port Engineer will report directly to the company’s division Port Engineer in Boston.

Requirements

Training in from maritime academy or a machinery trade school as well as previous experience in these fields is required.
3-5 years of experience on diesel vessels or closely related machinery systems
Must be very familiar with motor vessels, diesel engines and their operational support systems.
Must have previous training in and be familiar with piping, electrical components, vessel drive trains, shafts, reduction gears, hydraulics and water jets support systems.
This is a shore side position and requires candidates to live within commutable distance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule – may be required to work some weekends, early mornings, or evenings as needed.
The engineer must be physically fit as the machinery is often heavy and work in tight engine room areas is typical.

Nice To Haves

A merchant mariners marine engineer’s license is desired although not required.

Responsibilities

Help monitor the preventative maintenance program for the group of vessels they are responsible.
Alert Port Engineer to the machinery or vessel systems in need of repair.
Be able to perform and be responsible for much of the preventative maintenance and repair work him or herself as directed by the Port Engineer.
Preventative engine maintenance such as machinery oil and filter changes, including but not limited to diesel engines and generators, water jet propulsion equipment, and marine reduction gears.
Engine and generator heavy maintenance such as valve timings, injector changes, cylinder head and liner changes.
Water jet overhauls including jet hubs, cylinders, impellers and pumps.
Vessel piping and plumbing repairs to pipes, valves, tanks, and pumps, large and small.
Machinery rigging in and out of the vessel for major repairs and new installations.
Low and high voltage electrical troubleshooting and repair of generators, motors, control systems, sensors, and related wiring.
Drydock repairs to vessel drivelines, water jets, couplings, shafts and propellers.
Documentation and monitoring of maintenance and repair work through the company web based structured maintenance and repair program, Wheelhouse.
Additional job duties as assigned.