Shore-based Vessel Maintenance Engineer

Hornblower Corp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp. is seeking an Assistant Port Engineer to monitor and support the preventative maintenance program for a fleet of vessels. The role requires hands-on maintenance, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work under the Port Engineer’s direction.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of diesel vessel experience, familiarity with piping and electrical systems, and a merchant marine engine background. Shore-side position with some on-call requirements and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Training from maritime academy or machinery trade school is required.
• 3-5 years of experience on diesel vessels or closely related machinery systems.
• Familiar with piping, electrical components, drive trains, reduction gears, hydraulics and water jets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the preventative maintenance program for the vessels.
• Alert Port Engineer to machinery or vessel systems needing repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs as directed by the Port Engineer.
• Maintain and service diesel engines, generators, water jets, and reduction gears.
• Conduct valve timings, injector changes, and cylinder head work.
• Overhaul water jets, including hubs, cylinders, impellers, and pumps.
• Repair vessel piping, valves, tanks, and pumps.
• Rig machinery for major repairs and new installations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, generators, motors, and sensors.
• Drydock repairs to drivelines, water jets, couplings, shafts and propellers.
• Document maintenance via Wheelhouse CM system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Maritime academy training

Machinery trade school

Job description

Hornblower Corp. is seeking an Assistant Port Engineer to monitor and support the preventative maintenance program for a fleet of vessels. The role requires hands-on maintenance, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work under the Port Engineer’s direction.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of diesel vessel experience, familiarity with piping and electrical systems, and a merchant marine engine background. Shore-side position with some on-call requirements and travel as needed.