Mechanic Engineer - Marine

Hornblower Corp; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Hornblower Corp in San Francisco seeks an Engineer to join a hands-on team, owning all project phases from start to finish. You will formulate hypotheses, design tests, gather data, and drive options to completion while mentoring others and maintaining high standards.

The role requires mastery of diesel engine repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and hybrid propulsion systems, with responsibilities in project management, documentation, and collaboration with contractors.

Qualifications

• 2 years of industry experience.
• Functional understanding of electricity and safe practices.
• HAZWOPER certification (40 hours), Forklift, CPR & First Aid.
• Welding, Brazing, Soldering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform all diesel engine repairs across the company and fleet.
• Repair and replace pilothouse electronics and diagnose vessel media systems.
• Provide project management and mentoring to Marine Mechanics.
• Master Hybrid Propulsion Systems and electrical troubleshooting.
• Liaise with outside contractors and ensure timely completion of repairs.
• Maintain logs and organize workload effectively.

Skills

Electrical understanding

Leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Education

HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)

Forklift Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Welding, Brazing, Soldering

Tools

Diesel engine repair tools

Job description

Position Summary:

The successful Engineer will be a hands‑on team member at all levels of the Engineering department’s scope. Responsible for all aspects and phases of engineering projects from start to finish. Includes formulating likely hypothesis, controlling variables, designing tests, gathering data, recommending options, and seeing it through to the end. Expected to show leadership within the department and demonstrate a calm and positive reaction to all engineering challenges. Must be able to independently fabricate new parts and solutions from scratch. Checks and verifies work of team to ensure completion to company and industry standards. This position is eligible for benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mastery of all duties & responsibilities of the Marine Mechanic position.
• Able to lead and perform all diesel engine repairs across the company and fleet.
• Ability to recommend and install new systems and novel solutions.
• Repair and replace all pilothouse electronics. Diagnose and repair vessel media systems as well.
• Serves as liaison between company & outside contractors. Works side by side to complete repairs.
• Rebuild and maintain all company pump and pump systems, alignment & coupling included.
• Working knowledge of all industry standard engineering tools and techniques.
• OEM-level craftsmanship of parts and system design.
• Project management.
• Time management.
• Decision making.
• Reporting accurately and completely on project and problems.
• Mentoring Marine Mechanics on knowledge and workmanship and ensuring projects resolved quickly and smoothly.
• Mastery of all Hybrid Propulsion Systems
• Competent electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Familiarity with all department engineering needs including Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Yard Periods, Special Projects, etc.
• Interprets Laboratory test data, reports summarized results or issues to management.
• 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. Performs maintenance on tools when applicable.
• Mastery of pipe, pipefitting, and fluid control systems.
• Ensures all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best practices maintenance schedules.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 2 years of Industry Experience.
• Functional understanding of electricity and the relevant safe industry practices for working around it.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)
• Forklift Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Welding, Brazing, Soldering, metal work experience.

Salary is $40.00 - $45.00 per hour based on experience.