Marine Mechanic - Alcatraz City Cruises

Salary $39.59

Hornblower is seeking a Marine Mechanic for our Alcatraz Cruises operation in San Francisco.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

Executes routine maintenance and janitorial of both the vessels and facilities. Follows up on jobs and consults with Lead Engineer for directions and support, but is primarily self-sufficient. Able to solve most challenges without assistance or intervention and furthers own knowledge as needed to complete tasks. Records assignments in appropriate programs and places with accuracy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mastery of all duties & responsibilities of the Apprentice Mechanic position.
• Advanced working knowledge of all of our diesel engines.
• Ability to diagnose and repair all primary vessel systems without assistance.
• Basic repair and diagnosis of all pilothouse electronics.
• Ability to replace all shop-serviceable engine components, as directed by engineers or management.
• Proper diagnosis and repair of all pumps that can affect vessel or company operations.
• Using laptops to record and diagnose vessel alarm & trouble conditions to find and clear faults.
• Ability to fabricate parts for, or make repairs to items considered vital, or a part of a life-saving system.
• Basic knowledge of rigging parts and best practices. Ability to splice and repair dock systems as needed.
• Substantial knowledge of and ability to repair and maintain all engineering systems, company-wide.
• Intelligently prioritizes engineering shop duties & responsibilities and ensures projects stay organized and focused.
• Mentors fellow crewmembers and ensures Apprentice Mechanics are following safety protocols & best practices.
• Learn & demonstrate basic understanding of hybrid vessel systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair. Working knowledge of 3-phace electricity and electrical distribution systems.
• Takes direction from engineers & management and ensures repairs are completed in a through & safe manner.
• Familiarity with all department engineering needs including Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Yard Periods, Special Projects, etc.
• Use of Laboratory Services for oil, coolant, fuel, and hydraulic fluid analysis.
• Ensure completion of all logs and tasks in a reliable and accurate manner.
• Learns new skills and information as needed to problem solve. Seeks guidance or assistance when necessary.
• Organizes workload in a reliable & effective manner.
• Maintains tools & workspace in a clean and operational state.
• Thorough verbal & electronic documentation of deficiencies and repairs.
• Basic understanding of pipefitting, plumbing and fluid flow control.
• Ensures all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best practices maintenance schedules.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1 Year of Industry Experience or successful completion of Apprentice Mechanic Program.
• Functional understanding of electricity and the relevant safe industry practices for working around it.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)
• Forklift Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification

About Us:

Hornblower's passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's 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.