Marine Mechanic - Diesel Mechanic - Boat Mechanic - Hornblower

American Queen Voyages; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Marine Mechanic to join their dynamic team in San Francisco. This hands-on role involves performing complex mechanical repairs and maintenance on shipboard equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marine engineering, proficiency with marine tools, and the ability to work in challenging environments. You'll be responsible for ensuring vessel readiness, maintaining safety standards, and conducting crew training. If you're passionate about marine mechanics and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in operating and repairing shipboard machinery.
• Proficiency with marine shop tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on vessels and shoreside.
• Maintain logs and ensure vessel readiness through proactive service.

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Plumbing Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Computer Skills (MS Office)

Education

Accredited Apprenticeship or Degree in Marine Engineering

Four Years Experience in Shipboard Machinery

Tools

Marine Shop Equipment

Computerized Maintenance Program (Sinex/Wheelhouse)

Job description

Compensation Range: $35.00 - $40.00

City Experiences is seeking a Marine Mechanic in San Francisco

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

This position is responsible for performing complex mechanical repair, maintenance, specification and installation of equipment in a shipboard and support facility environment. Hands-on position that will also handle records management. Requires proficiency in operation, maintenance and repair of main propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery and supporting systems (electrical, plumbing, electronics and HVAC in a commercial marine environment).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assessing and ensuring vessel readiness: reporting of problems, proactive service, and maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Reports any and all safety hazards and corrects unsafe conditions.
• Maintain logs and follow up reports: including engine operating data, run hours, inspections, repairs, etc. (utilizing a computerized maintenance program); asset/equipment lists and consumable supply/parts inventory.
• Maintains all work/engineering spaces, company tools, and equipment in a clean and organized manner.
• Performs skilled mechanical, electrical and plumbing, maintenance, diagnosis, repair and refitting aboard vessels and shoreside settings.
• Performs general maintenance, including painting and cleaning in machinery spaces.
• Responsible for various department systems including: fuel level monitoring, lubrication and coolant, hazardous waste disposal/management, MDS sheets.
• Conduct crew training to ensure engineering standards and procedures are followed.
• Interface with USCG on inspections, safety and engineering.
• Additional job duties assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Four years’ experience operating, maintaining and repairing shipboard machinery and systems; gained through work experience, an accredited apprenticeship/degree program, or combination of both.
• Proficiency with common marine shop equipment and tools including drills, grinders, presses, pullers, pipe threading equipment, saws, and welders.
• Clean DMV record and valid CDL (position requires driving between locations).
• TWIC card (or ability to get one upon hire).
• Merchant Mariner Document or ability to get one within 6 months desirable.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Good team player with a sense of urgency.
• Physically demanding job requiring ability to stand, reach, bend, stoop and walk up and down stairs and on uneven/moving surfaces.
• Computer skills (MS Office Suite, Maintenance Program such as Sinex/Wheelhouse).

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ 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.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including, but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, handicap or disability, pregnancy, service member status, citizenship status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants, including those with past arrest or conviction records, to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.