Chief Engineer - Marine Operations

Hornblower Group Inc.•San Francisco, CA

13d•$140,000

About The Position

The Chief Engineer executes routine maintenance and engineering work on vessels and facilities, follows up on jobs, consults with Port Captains, Chief Engineers, and Directors for support, and manages daily assignments while reporting work status. The role schedules preventive maintenance, records job status in the appropriate programs, and maintains accurate records. The position also leads Engineering and Maintenance teams and supports vessel and facility projects in Northern California while following Hornblower’s RESPECT Service System. The Chief Engineer performs and oversees vessel repairs, overhauls, upgrades, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, and maintenance documentation. The role supports facilities renovation and rebuilding, develops plans and drydock packages for vessel projects with the Director of Operations, establishes department priorities, monitors costs against budget, and identifies cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

United States Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer on vessels of at least 4,000 horsepower and/or 1,600 gross tons; a Limited Chief Engineer license is accepted.
Lifeboat, advanced firefighting, and STCW ratings.
Valid TWIC.
First Aid/CPR certification.
At least 10 years of marine experience, including 5 years as a licensed Chief Engineer or First Assistant Chief Engineer and 5 years managing crew.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Detailed working knowledge of ship systems and their proper maintenance, including gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, potable/raw/black/gray water, and fire suppression systems.
Mathematical skills to interpret reports and budgets.
Ability to maintain immaculate records.
Ability to manage crew successfully.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to train and develop staff.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships required by job responsibilities.
Ability to provide advice and opinions and exercise discretion concerning confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to persuade and influence people.
Ability to listen effectively, assess situations, determine relevant issues, identify solutions, and gain consensus.
Ability to set aside or validate emotional factors to discover key and relevant issues.
Ability to work with Microsoft applications.
Must submit to pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, as required by USCG regulation.
Pre-employment background and drug testing required.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs, overhauls, and upgrades to engineering machinery and equipment in accordance with Coast Guard regulatory requirements.
Specify and purchase equipment and materials to repair and upgrade dining yachts while meeting or exceeding Coast Guard regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot and diagnose main engines, generators, shaft lines, ancillary equipment, and minor electrical problems.
Maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all equipment.
Maintain accurate records of engineering repairs and overhauls.
Assist with renovation and rebuilding of existing Hornblower fleet facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Manage Engineering and Maintenance teams to accomplish assigned duties.
Assist the Director of Operations in preparing detailed plans for significant repair and maintenance and capital projects for vessels in Northern California, including timelines, man-hours, and contingencies; revise plans during execution.
Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed.
Identify maintenance issues, document them in the Maintenance Management Systems, and ensure they are promptly addressed.
Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations and other federal and local rules and regulations.
Establish department priorities and execute them based on long-term vision.
Monitor and control costs associated with operating the Maintenance and Engineering Department in accordance with budget.
Work with the Director of Operations to develop drydock packages for all vessels.
Find and recommend cost savings consistent with company objectives.
Perform additional assigned job duties.