Marine Mechanic - Alcatraz Cruises

Hornblower Group Inc.•San Francisco, CA

11h

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. Position Summary: Executes routine maintenance and janitorial of both the vessels and facilities. Follows up on jobs and consults with Lead Engineer for directions and support, but is primarily self-sufficient. Able to solve most challenges without assistance or intervention and furthers own knowledge as needed to complete tasks. Records assignments in appropriate programs and places with accuracy.

Requirements

1 Year of Industry Experience or successful completion of Apprentice Mechanic Program.
Functional understanding of electricity and the relevant safe industry practices for working around it.
HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)
Forklift Certification
CPR & First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Mastery of all duties & responsibilities of the Apprentice Mechanic position.
Advanced working knowledge of all of our diesel engines.
Ability to diagnose and repair all primary vessel systems without assistance.
Basic repair and diagnosis of all pilothouse electronics.
Ability to replace all shop-serviceable engine components, as directed by engineers or management.
Proper diagnosis and repair of all pumps that can affect vessel or company operations.
Using laptops to record and diagnose vessel alarm & trouble conditions to find and clear faults.
Ability to fabricate parts for, or make repairs to items considered vital, or a part of a life-saving system.
Basic knowledge of rigging parts and best practices. Ability to splice and repair dock systems as needed.
Substantial knowledge of and ability to repair and maintain all engineering systems, company-wide.
Intelligently prioritizes engineering shop duties & responsibilities and ensures projects stay organized and focused.
Mentors fellow crewmembers and ensures Apprentice Mechanics are following safety protocols & best practices.
Learn & demonstrate basic understanding of hybrid vessel systems.
Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair. Working knowledge of 3-phace electricity and electrical distribution systems.
Takes direction from engineers & management and ensures repairs are completed in a through & safe manner.
Familiarity with all department engineering needs including Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Yard Periods, Special Projects, etc.
Use of Laboratory Services for oil, coolant, fuel, and hydraulic fluid analysis.
Ensure completion of all logs and tasks in a reliable and accurate manner.
Learns new skills and information as needed to problem solve. Seeks guidance or assistance when necessary.
Organizes workload in a reliable & effective manner.
Maintains tools & workspace in a clean and operational state.
Thorough verbal & electronic documentation of deficiencies and repairs.
Basic understanding of pipefitting, plumbing and fluid flow control.
Ensures all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best practices maintenance schedules.
Additional job duties as assigned.