Marine Technician | City Cruises, New York

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 Marine Technician is responsible for carrying out daily duties such as repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting marine diesel engines,, generators, transmissions, drive trains, HVAC, plumbing, pumps, holding tanks, and electrical equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The Marine Technician must work in a safe, methodical and consistent manner. The skill level required indicates much of this work should be accomplished independently but all work will be under the guidance and direction of the Port Engineer.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in the company's maintenance software (HELM) entering preventative and corrective maintenance completion, uploading of work reports, documentation, inventory control and all other pertinent information.
• Ensure all work is done in compliance with applicable US Coast Guard regulations and sound marine practice
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on all vessel equipment including but not limited to:
• Diesel engines (main, generator & bow thruster)
• Propulsion running gear (marine gears, shafts, couplings, shaft seals, bearings)
• AC Electrical equipment (generators, switchgear, distribution systems, motors, etc.)
• DC Electrical equipment (batteries, charging systems, etc.)
• Hydraulic systems, pumps & piping systems, pneumatic compressors and controls
• Pumps, tanks & piping systems
• HVAC & refrigeration systems
• Alarm, control and monitoring systems
• Galley & hot prep line equipment
• Perform maintenance and repairs as assigned for interior finishes, floor covering, carpentry, ceilings, weathertight seals, etc.
• Maintain Watertight Integrity and Structural Fire Protection boundaries in all work accomplished and recognize if prior work has compromised either of these.
• Perform proper methods for pollution prevention, management & disposal of hazardous waste
• Maintain communication & coordination for vessel readiness with consideration for USCG required inspection,
• Direct, manage and evaluate outside vendors as needed and directed by the Port Engineer
• Direct and lead other crew members as assigned by the Port Engineer
• Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized work environment and promote best practices through safety briefings and Job Safety Assessments
• Identify the need for replacement parts, critical spares, etc. and assist in procurement as directed
• Respond to service calls at various pier locations and/ or underway vessels; this may include remote work during drydock or layup periods
• Work the hours and shifts assigned by the Port Engineer. This may include weekends, evening shifts or any work beyond the normal schedule.
• All other duties as assigned by the Port Engineer or Director of Marine Operations
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

The Marine Technician shall have training & experience a field that lends itself to the job of personally accomplishing the broad range Preventative Maintenance & Repairs of machinery and equipment onboard a passenger vessel in the City Cruises fleet. One or more of the following areas of training and expertise are required for this position.

• Possess a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or the ability to acquire one within a specified time.
• Working knowledge of the systems described to perform PMs and repairs with sufficient knowledge to oversee outside contractors when a higher level of technical expertise is required.
• Proven track record of hands on maintenance and repair in the marine or facilities environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with passengers, crew members, and outside vendors as required
• USCG Engineer's License or unlicensed watch standing experience on a USCG regulated vessel desirable
• Basic computer skills as well as the ability to safely communicate with others in the English language
• Strength and agility to safely lift over 50 lbs., and move about a moving passenger vessel, work in often tight spaces and around moving machinery. Also, must be able to work outside at times in uncomfortable weather conditions.
• Ability to wear personal safety clothing and equipment such as hard hats, masks, gloves, masks etc as necessary for safe work practices
• Proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools
• HS Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
  
  

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.