Deck Engineer - Boston Harbor City Cruises

Hornblower Group Inc.•Boston, MA

About The Position

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com. The Deck Engineer’s primary focus will be to maintain passenger vessel mechanical systems, conduct minor repairs as necessary and able and act as crewman aboard the vessel assigned to, under the direction of the vessel captain.

Requirements

This is an un-licensed position, although licensed applicants are most welcome.
Maritime school, maintenance related trade school training, or armed forces machinery technician.
Ability to lift weights of 50 lbs. or more safely, at times on moving vessels.
Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Nice To Haves

Work boat experience either in the oil, fishing or passenger vessel industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

Able to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions, recommend proper remedies, and execute or repair with direction of most vessel mechanical and electrical systems.
Schedule and execute preventive maintenance program on daily, weekly, and monthly basis with the support of Captain, other maintenance, and engineering staff.
Responsible for overall upkeep of the vessel and maintenance resources.
Cleaning and general housekeeping of machinery spaces.
Make minor repairs to vessel engine machinery and deck equipment. Conduct diesel engine preventative maintenance and repairs, including oil and fuel filter changes, grease bearings, pump repairs, valves, sanitary, water, batteries, and fuel system. These tasks will be identified in the Company’s maintenance system, Wheelhouse Technology.
Completed maintenance tasks will be documented in Wheelhouse Technology and vessel logbooks.
Maintain necessary tools, filters, and replacement parts on hand as needed.
Cognizant of situational safety; noise, rotating machinery, hot fluids and moving space.
Follow regulatory and company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures.
Oversee or assist preparing the vessel for all USCG annual inspections and dry docks.
Attend and successfully complete shore side training as required by the company.
Learn and maintain all plumbing, firefighting, sanitary and safety system, and assist Captain with their use.
Conduct emergency safety drills with crew and Captain.
Maintain a professional demeanor and respond to questions from the general public in a professional and courteous manner.
Possess thorough knowledge of all company policies, procedures, and Emergency Response Activities.
Additional job duties as assigned.