QMED - Seaward Services - Alakai

Hornblower Group Inc.•Bar Harbor, ME

2d•Onsite

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: The Qualified Member of Engineering Department (Oiler/Wiper of High-Speed Transport Vessel) is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean engine room. Properly processing and pumping sewage and oily water tanks as directed, performing both preventative maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
QMED USCG Document
Must have Able Seafarer-Engine endorsement
STCW 95 Certificate
A valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Have and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Complete work assignments as directed by the First Assistant Engineer.
Demonstrate well-developed inter-personal skills.
Set and achieve high standards of performance.
Demonstrate initiative and be able to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints.
Understudy the Second Assistant Engineer.
3 years’ experience as Marine Engineer demonstrating the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility.
Maintain compliance with USCG physical standards.
Ability to stand and walk on nearly a constant basis; ability to work long hours each day.
Ability to bend, rotate and reach frequently.
Ability to carry, push/pull and/or lift materials weighing upwards of 50 lbs.
Ascending/descending stairs or ladders safely.
Ability to manipulate/handle/grip materials required to perform job.
Ability to maneuver through/in/around small and/or confined areas within the vessel.
Must be able to maintain both static and dynamic standing balance to complete various duties associated with job.
Must be capable of performing emergency duties as listed in the vessel’s station bill.
Successful completion of in-house IMO-HSC Type Rating Program.
Be able to acquire and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Accept Immunizations as required by Contract due to area of operation and/or nature of work.
Participate in Seaward Services, Inc. (SSI), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Safety, Seamanship and other training or meetings as required.

Nice To Haves

High Speed passenger vessel experience preferred.
Water Jet Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the safe operation of vessel as required within USCG regulations.
Participate in drills with Marine and Non-marine crew as directed by the Master or with engineering crew.
Report any problems to the Chief Engineer immediately.
Maintain a safe and clean engine room.
Properly process and pump sewage and oily water tanks as directed.
Make emergency repairs when needed.
Perform daily/weekly/monthly preventative maintenance as directed.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities normally expected of a vessel’s QMED.
Present a neat and alert personal appearance.
The majority of work is performed in a Marine environment in both indoor and outdoor conditions with exposure to various temperatures and weather conditions, along with moderate to loud noise levels.
The Marine operation is subject to varying levels of motion, movement, and vibration
Additional job duties as assigned