Marine Mechanic- Alcatraz Cruises

Hornblower Corp; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp in San Francisco seeks an Apprentice Mechanic to maintain vessels and facilities, and to document work accurately. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, repair engines and pumps, and assist with instrumentation and dock systems.

Responsibilities include recording tasks, following engineers' guidance, and learning hybrid vessel systems while upholding safety standards aboard the fleet.

Qualifications

• 1 year of industry experience or completion of Apprentice Mechanic Program.
• Basic understanding of electricity and safe industry practices.
• Certifications: HAZWOPER 40h, forklift, CPR & First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties on vessels and facilities.
• Diagnose and repair primary vessel systems and pilothouse electronics.
• Record assignments accurately and follow directions from engineers.
• Use laptops to log faults and monitor vessel alarms.
• Ensure safety protocols and best practices are followed at all times.
• Mentor fellow crewmembers and learn hybrid vessel system basics.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety practices

Mechanical aptitude

Education

HAZWOPER 40h

Forklift Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Executes routine maintenance and janitorial of both the vessels and facilities. Follows up on jobs and consults with Lead Engineer for directions and support, but is primarily self-sufficient. Able to solve most challenges without assistance or intervention and furthers own knowledge as needed to complete tasks. Records assignments in appropriate programs and places with accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mastery of all duties & responsibilities of the Apprentice Mechanic position.
• Advanced working knowledge of all of our diesel engines.
• Ability to diagnose and repair all primary vessel systems without assistance.
• Basic repair and diagnosis of all pilothouse electronics.
• Ability to replace all shop-serviceable engine components, as directed by engineers or management.
• Proper diagnosis and repair of all pumps that can affect vessel or company operations.
• Using laptops to record and diagnose vessel alarm & trouble conditions to find and clear faults.
• Ability to fabricate parts for, or make repairs to items considered vital, or a part of a life-saving system.
• Basic knowledge of rigging parts and best practices. Ability to splice and repair dock systems as needed.
• Substantial knowledge of and ability to repair and maintain all engineering systems, company-wide.
• Intelligently prioritizes engineering shop duties & responsibilities and ensures projects stay organized and focused.
• Mentors fellow crewmembers and ensures Apprentice Mechanics are following safety protocols & best practices.
• Learn & demonstrate basic understanding of hybrid vessel systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair. Working knowledge of 3-phace electricity and electrical distribution systems.
• Takes direction from engineers & management and ensures repairs are completed in a through & safe manner.
• Familiarity with all department engineering needs including Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Yard Periods, Special Projects, etc.
• Use of Laboratory Services for oil, coolant, fuel, and hydraulic fluid analysis.
• Ensure completion of all logs and tasks in a reliable and accurate manner.
• Learns new skills and information as needed to problem solve. Seeks guidance or assistance when necessary.
• Organizes workload in a reliable & effective manner.
• Maintains tools & workspace in a clean and operational state.
• Thorough verbal & electronic documentation of deficiencies and repairs.
• Basic understanding of pipefitting, plumbing and fluid flow control.
• Ensures all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best practices maintenance schedules.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1 Year of Industry Experience or successful completion of Apprentice Mechanic Program.
• Functional understanding of electricity and the relevant safe industry practices for working around it.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)
• Forklift Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification

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