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 engineer will help monitor the company preventative maintenance program and provide hands on maintenance and repair to the vessels under the Port Engineers direction and as situational needs arise on the vessels. The Assistant Port Engineer will need a strong mechanical background both academically and as importantly with hands on tools work ability. The Assistant Port Engineer will also have additional support from the company’s experienced maintenance team including the Port Engineer.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Help monitor the preventative maintenance program for the group of vessels they are responsible.
- Alert Port Engineer to the machinery or vessel systems in need of repair.
- Be able to perform and be responsible for much of the preventative maintenance and repair work him or herself as directed by the Port Engineer.
- Preventative engine maintenance such as machinery oil and filter changes, including but not limited to diesel engines and generators, water jet propulsion equipment, and marine reduction gears.
- Engine and generator heavy maintenance such as valve timings, injector changes, cylinder head and liner changes.
- Water jet overhauls including jet hubs, cylinders, impellers and pumps.
- Vessel piping and plumbing repairs to pipes, valves, tanks, and pumps, large and small.
- Machinery rigging in and out of the vessel for major repairs and new installations.
- Low and high voltage electrical troubleshooting and repair of generators, motors, control systems, sensors, and related wiring.
- Drydock repairs to vessel drivelines, water jets, couplings, shafts and propellers.
- Documentation and monitoring of maintenance and repair work through the company web based structured maintenance and repair program, Wheelhouse.
- Additional job duties as assigned.
- Training in from maritime academy or a machinery trade school as well as previous experience in these fields is required.
- 3-5 years of experience on diesel vessels or closely related machinery systems
- Must be very familiar with motor vessels, diesel engines and their operational support systems.
- Must have previous training in and be familiar with piping, electrical components, vessel drive trains, shafts, reduction gears, hydraulics and water jets support systems.
- A merchant mariners marine engineer’s license is desired although not required.
- This is a shore side position and requires candidates to live within commutable distance.
- 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.
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Skills Required
- Training from a maritime academy or machinery trade school
- Previous experience in maritime or machinery trades
- 3-5 years of experience on diesel vessels or closely related machinery systems
- Familiarity with motor vessels, diesel engines, and operational support systems
- Training and familiarity with piping, electrical components, vessel drivetrains, shafts, reduction gears, hydraulics, and water jet support systems
- Merchant mariner marine engineer license
- Residence within commuting distance of the work location
- Strong customer service, organization, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suites
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and major holidays
- Compliance with uniform and personal grooming standards
What We Do
Hornblower Group is a global transportation and sightseeing company operating a portfolio of water- and land-based experiences. Through City Experiences and related brands, it provides dining and sightseeing cruises, guided tours, private events, ferry services, and travel-focused reservation and ticketing solutions. Its businesses serve destinations across multiple countries, combining maritime operations, hospitality, tourism, and passenger transportation for millions of guests worldwide.
