Marine Engineering Systems Technologist - Alcatraz Cruises

Hornblower Corp; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcatraz Cruises, operated by Hornblower Group, seeks a Marine Engineering Systems Technologist to maintain and troubleshoot advanced electrical propulsion and energy storage systems aboard vessels in the San Francisco area. You will lead projects, mentor crew, and ensure safe operations of ESS and power generation systems.

The role requires a BS in electrical/related engineering, familiarity with CMMS, and experience with high-power systems and field troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in EE, ME, MET, FET, or related field.
• 4 years of specialized industry experience may be substituted at management’s discretion.
• Functional understanding of electricity and safe industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Project management
• Team management
• Safety management
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of ESS, DC fast charging system, and power electronics
• Maintain electronic records and reports

Skills

Electrical safety

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in EE/ME/FET

Tools

Oscilloscope

Soldering iron

CMMS software

CANBUS/MODBUS

Job description

Marine Engineering Systems Technologist - Alcatraz Cruises

Alcatraz Cruises CA, Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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, 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 entity, provides reservation,ticketingand website integration services for clients in the transportation,tourismand 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’sadditionalcorporate 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:

Maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of next generation electrical propulsion and energy storage systems. Provides ground level support and training to engineering and mechanic staff to ensure vessel operations are safe and stable. Responsibilities include commissioning, testing, and developing PMs to ensure that ESS and power generation systems are always maintained and operational. Developing regular inspections and reporting to upper management. Leading repairs when necessary, including ESS module replacement, install and maintenance of high-powered DC fast chargers, fuel cell repair and operation, and advanced maintenance inside the hybrid control systems inverter rack.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project management
• Team management
• Safety management
• Reporting accurately and completely on projects and problems
• Mentoring crewmembers on knowledge and workmanship and ensuring issues get resolved quickly and smoothly
• Troubleshooting, Servicing and Maintaining:
  • Lithium ESS at the array, pack, module, and cell level
  • DC Fast Charging System including cables and cooling
  • PLC systems including OPTO, CANBUS, MODBUS
  • Inverters, rectifiers, buck-boost converters and IGBTs
  • All operations-critical vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Maintaining an accurate and comprehensive electronic record of all work
• G eneral building maintenance & repair tasks
• Competent electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Predicting and meeting all department engineering needs including internal / external audits and contractual requirements
• Interpreting test data, reporting summarized results or issues to management
• Ensuring all engineering operations protect the visitors, cultural and historic resources, and the park
• Learning new skills and information as needed to problem solve. Seeks guidance or assistance when necessary
• Maintaining tools & workspace in a clean and operational state. Performing maintenance on tools when applicable
• Mastery of power generation and propulsion systems onboard vessels and at the Island
• Ensures all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best practices maintenance schedules
• Maintenance of department inventories, including tools, parts, and equipment
• Supporting SEAT operations as necessary to deliver a safe and reliable guest experience
• P erforms other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in EE, ME, MET, FET, or related field.
• 4 years of specialized industry experience may be substituted at management’s discretion.
• Functional understanding of electricity and the relevant safe industry practices for working around it.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Advanced circuitry including use of Oscilloscope, soldering iron and other low level hardware repairs.
• Cloud computing literacy, with competence using all MS products, including Forms, Flow, Excel, and Adobe.
• Working knowledge of CMMS software is strongly preferred.
• Valid CA Driver's License.

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 and/or 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 and/or 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.

Alcatraz Cruises CA, Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco, California, United States of America