Hornblower Groupis a global leader in experienceand transportation.Spanning a 100-year history Hornblower Groups portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services.
City Experiences Hornblower Groups 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 Groups 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 Groups 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 waterfrontlogisticsand 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 entityprovides reservationticketingand website integration services for clients in the transportationtourismand entertainment industries. Today Hornblower Groups global portfolio covers over 10 countries over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando Florida Hornblower Groupsadditionalcorporate officesresidein San Francisco California Boston Massachusetts Chicago Illinois London United Kingdom New York New York Dublin Ireland and across Ontario Canada. For more information visithornblowercorp.com.
Position Summary
The Deck Engineers 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.
Duties and 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 Companys 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.
Requirements & Qualifications
This is an un-licensed position although licensed applicants are most welcome.
Maritime school maintenance related trade school training or armed forces machinery technician.
Work boat experience either in the oil fishing or passenger vessel industries is a plus.
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 tasksprojects 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.
Maintainuniformandpersonalgroomingincompliancewithappearancestandards.
Will be required to be available for work nights weekends and on all major holidays. CityCruisesUS
The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission vision values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO Disabled Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination andor harassment of any type including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race religion religious creed color national origin ancestry citizenship sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression age pregnancy or relation medical conditions childbirth breastfeeding parental status veteran andor military status disability physical or mental medical condition genetic information or characteristics political affiliation domestic violence survivor status marital status or other characteristics prohibited by federal state or local law.
Additionally as a federal state and local contractor Hornblower complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.