Deck Engineer - Boston Harbor City Cruises

Hornblower Corp; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp seeks a Deck Engineer to maintain passenger vessel mechanical systems, perform minor repairs, and operate as crew under the vessel captain's direction.

You will troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical/electrical issues, schedule preventive maintenance, and assist with inspections and safety drills, while documenting work in Wheelhouse Technology and vessel logs.

Qualifications

• Unlicensed position; licensed applicants welcome.
• Maritime school or maintenance trade training or armed forces machinery tech required.
• Boating experience a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs safely, even on moving vessels.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions and diagnose issues.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Maintain vessel upkeep and maintenance resources.
• Clean machinery spaces and perform general housekeeping.
• Make minor repairs to engine machinery and deck equipment; diesel engine PM and repairs.
• Document tasks in Wheelhouse Technology and vessel logs.
• Keep tools, filters, and parts stocked and ready.
• Conduct emergency safety drills with crew and Captain; observe safety policies.
• Assist preparing vessel for USCG inspections and dry docks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Diesel engine maintenance

Safety awareness

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Maritime school

Maintenance trade school

Armed forces machinery technician

Tools

Wheelhouse Technology

Job description

Position Summary:

The Deck Engineer’s 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 Company’s 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 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.
• Maintainuniformandpersonalgroomingincompliancewithappearancestandards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

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