Senior Port Engineer – Fleet Maintenance & Readiness

Hornblower Corp; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp. is seeking a Port Engineer in San Diego to lead engineering and maintenance for the fleet, ensuring readiness and safety.

The role coordinates with the Director of Marine Operations and shipyards, manages preventative maintenance, and oversees budgets and subcontractors. The ideal candidate has extensive marine engineering experience, hands-on repair skills, and a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with Coast Guard and maritime

Qualifications

• TWIC required
• First Aid/CPR certified
• Minimum 10 years marine or related facility experience with 5 years as licensed Chief Engineer or First Assistant Chief Engineer and 5 years managing crew
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of ship systems: diesel, hydraulics, electrical, propulsion, HVAC, plumbing

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering and Maintenance teams to deliver assigned duties
• Assist Director of Marine Operations with planning major R&M and capital projects, including timelines and man-hours
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance tasks are completed on schedule using Wheelhouse Technologies MMS
• Provide hands-on repair experience on diesel engines, drive trains, HVAC, hydraulics and electrical systems
• Document maintenance issues in MMS and coordinate with appropriate teams
• Ensure compliance with Coast Guard and other regulations; maintain liaison with extended Engineering Team
• Oversee subcontractors for major repairs or upgrades to vessels
• Hire and develop engineering and maintenance staff; recommend compensation and promotions
• Develop department budgets and monitor costs; forecast monthly spend
• Coordinate drydock packages and cost-saving initiatives

Job description

Hornblower Corp. is seeking a Port Engineer in San Diego to lead engineering and maintenance for the fleet, ensuring readiness and safety.

The role coordinates with the Director of Marine Operations and shipyards, manages preventative maintenance, and oversees budgets and subcontractors. The ideal candidate has extensive marine engineering experience, hands-on repair skills, and a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with Coast Guard and maritime