First Assistant Engineer - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Hornblower

Norfolk, VA

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Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Customer Support/Service, E Programming Language, EEO Regulations, Emergency Response, Entertainment and Media, Government, Government Regulations, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, Identify Issues, Internet/Online Service, Legal, Logistics Management, Machining Operations, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Medical Genetics, Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Military, Operating Systems, Power Generation, Preventative Maintenance, Propulsion, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Travel Industry, United States Coast Guard (USCG)

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

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Today

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 systemsHornblower 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 First Assistant Engineer (1AE) supports the safe and efficient operation of the vessel's Engineering Department. This position assists the Chief Engineer in the maintenance, operation, and repair of propulsion and auxiliary systems. The 1AE serves as a senior engineering officer, stands engine room watches, and responds to engineering requirements both underway and in port in accordance with the vessel's operational schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a senior member of the Engineering Department, supporting the Chief Engineer in the management of shipboard machinery and engineering operations.
Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of propulsion systems, power generation equipment, auxiliary machinery, and engineering support systems as directed by the Chief Engineer.
Serve as the alternate onboard representative to the Second Mate as required by vessel operations or departmental coordination needs.
Stand assigned engine room watches (Duty Engineer) in accordance with the vessel's watchstanding schedule and operational requirements.
Respond as the on-call Duty Engineer when the vessel is in homeport, following the established rotational watch bill.
Ensure engineering logs, maintenance records, and equipment reports are properly maintained and submitted as required.
Uphold all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards for engineering operations.
Assist with training and oversight of junior engineering personnel as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable vessel operation.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements meeting: Chief Engineer/Second Engineer Officer of 3,000 kW (4,000 HP) or More.
Valid Medical Certificate meeting USCG standards for engineering service.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
Must meet physical and medical requirements for shipboard engineering duties, including the ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, and lift equipment.
Strong technical and mechanical skills with the ability to diagnose and repair shipboard systems.
Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of an engineering team.
Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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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.

First Assistant Engineer - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Hornblower

Norfolk, VA

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