Senior Chief Engineer, Marine Operations

Hornblower Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group in San Francisco seeks a United States Coast Guard licensed Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering for vessels and facilities. The role requires extensive marine experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage crews and budgets.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, coordinate with Port Captains and Directors, ensure Coast Guard compliance, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining the RESPECT Service System standards across Northern

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of marine experience including 5 years as licensed Chief Engineer or First Assistant Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, overhauls, and upgrades to engineering machinery and equipment per Coast Guard requirements.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinate with Port Captains, Chief Engineer and Directors for support and planning.
• Develop drydock packages and cost-saving initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Lead Engineering and Maintenance teams and manage crew effectively.
• Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Crew management

USCG licensed Chief Engineer

STCW ratings

TWIC

Leadership

Budget interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hornblower Group in San Francisco seeks a United States Coast Guard licensed Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering for vessels and facilities. The role requires extensive marine experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage crews and budgets.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, coordinate with Port Captains and Directors, ensure Coast Guard compliance, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining the RESPECT Service System standards across Northern