Port Engineer

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.

Position Summary:

The Port Engineers position is responsible for successful vessel maintenance and repair for all vessels. The Port Engineer will manage the engineering and maintenance program to ensure the highest level of readiness and safety of the fleet and service to our guests. A successful Port Engineer will maintain positive working relationships with other departments, vendors, and shipyards. Additionally, the Port Engineer will perform the duties as stated in this description and provide assistances as assigned by the Chief Port Engineer and coordinating all maintenance with the Director of Marine Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages Engineering and Maintenance teams to successfully accomplish assigned duties.
• Assists the Director of Marine Operations with the preparation of detailed plans of significant R&M and capital projects for all vessels in the fleet. Plans should include timelines, man-hours, and contingencies. Plans must be revised frequently during the execution period.
• Ensures all Preventative Maintenance tasks are completed on schedule in Wheelhouse Technologies Maintenance Management System.
• Participate in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and urgent repairs as required to ensure fleet readiness. Must have hands on repair skills and experience with diesel engines, engine drive trains, HVAC systems, plumbing, hydraulics, electrical generation, and vessel marine mechanical systems.
• Identifies maintenance issues and ensures they are documented within the Maintenance Management Systems and promptly addressed.
• Ensures adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations.
• Maintains close liaison between the region extended Engineering Team and other departments.
• Work with Director of Marine Operations, the extended engineering team and senior management to help determine the need for, identify, and oversee subcontractors that may be hired for major repairs or upgrades to the vessel.

Engineering and Maintenance Team Management:

• Recruits new engineers and maintenance team members when necessary to fill vacant positions.
• Participates in hiring of engineering and maintenance staff when applicable.
• Recommends appropriate compensation packages within company guidelines.
• Recommends the promotion of Engineering and Maintenance Department team members when applicable.
• Develops positive working relationships with other department heads and peers.
• Maintain and exercise the Bunkering and Fuel Spill Response Plan.
• Train and develop staff as provided.

Administration

• Establishes department priorities and executes against them based on long-term vision.
• Works with Director of Operations and senior management to develop all Marine budgets according to company guidelines.
• Monitors and controls all costs associated with the operation of the Maintenance and Engineering Department in accordance with budget.
• Work with Director of Operations to develop Drydock packages for all vessels.
• Finds and recommends cost savings that are consistent with company objectives.
• Provides a monthly forecast to the Director of Operations.
• Monitors/oversees scheduling Maintenance and Engineering shipmate work periods to achieve maximum payroll efficiency.
• Completes all shift records: checklist, logbook, payroll, and documentation of safety training of personnel assigned to your department.

Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must possess valid TWIC.
• First Aid/CPR Certified.
• Minimum of 10 years of marine or closely related facility experience. Must include 5 years as a licensed Chief Engineer or First Assistant Chief Engineer and 5 years’ experience managing crew.
• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred.
• Detailed working knowledge of all ship’s systems and their proper maintenance: gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression.
• Mathematical skills necessary to interpret reports and budgets.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks.
• This is a shoreside position and requires candidates to live with in a commutable distance.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work for extended periods without sitting.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Salary range $80000 - $100000 based on experience

The RESPECT Service System embodies our 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.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.