Lead Engineer

Hornblower • San Francisco, CA

7d

About The Position

The Lead Engineer is responsible for routine maintenance and janitorial work for vessels and facilities, and for maintaining and following up on jobs and projects. The role provides direction and support to Engineers and Mechanics with daily assignments, assists the Port Engineer in coordinating projects, reports on engineering department work status, and accurately records job status and department activities.

The Lead Engineer oversees vessel engineering, maintenance, equipment testing and repair, regulatory compliance, procurement, schedules, contractors, and technical reporting. The role also supervises and trains engineers and crewmembers, coordinates with vessel captains, landing crews, vendors, clients, and regulatory bodies, and supports SEAT operations to provide a safe and reliable guest experience. The position requires an open schedule, including weekends and holidays, and shifts of eight hours that may begin as early as 4:30 a.m. or end as late as 10:45 p.m.

Requirements

• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours).
• HAZMAT certificate.
• Project management skills.
• Engineering experience.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows, for using reporting programs.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Open schedule and ability to work any assigned schedule, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work eight-hour shifts that may start as early as 4:30 a.m. or end as late as 10:45 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is very helpful.
• Knowledge of a foreign language is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and janitorial work on vessels and facilities.
• Maintain and follow up on jobs and projects.
• Communicate assignments, provide directions, and support Engineers and Mechanics with daily duties.
• Assist the Port Engineer with coordinating projects and jobs, and report work-assignment status for the engineering department.
• Record job status in appropriate programs and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure vessels exceed minimum USCG and applicable federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
• Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, and performance studies to develop designs for marine engines, equipment, and structures.
• Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Evaluate marine equipment operation and analyze data to determine the feasibility of product proposals.
• Confer with research personnel to resolve problems and develop or modify designs.
• Investigate and observe machinery and equipment tests for compliance with standards; conduct tests and determine their conditions, sequences, and phases.
• Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for vessel installation.
• Inspect marine equipment and machinery, prepare work requests and job specifications, and review requests against prior vessel work to assess cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare technical reports for engineering, marine operations, and upper management.
• Maintain contact with contractors and clients and formulate reports to support completion of work at minimum cost.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies on repairs and alterations while maintaining safety and minimizing cost.
• Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.
• Liaise between vessel captains and landing crews to help maintain schedules and budgets and ensure safe, efficient vessel operation.
• Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
• Maintain engineering department records, including expenses and equipment maintenance and repair details.
• Monitor vessel compliance with international regulations and standards for lifesaving equipment and pollution prevention.
• Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including special provisions.
• Schedule machine overhauls and servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
• Supervise and train engineers and crewmembers for routine and emergency duties.
• Maintain equipment to manufacturers' specifications.
• Represent the department in meetings.
• Serve as a vendor liaison in tandem with the Port Mechanic.
• Oversee and support SEAT operations as needed to deliver a safe and reliable guest experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full company-paid benefits package with $0 employee-paid premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed