Second Assistant Engineer
- Seaward Services
- TSVRON Hornblower
- 3.5 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time $46.15 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications TWIC Card System troubleshooting Equipment troubleshooting Merchant Mariner Credential Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description 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 Second Assistant Engineer (2AE) supports the safe and efficient operation of all engineering systems aboard Training Support Vessels. This position assists the Chief Engineer and senior engineering staff in the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of propulsion and auxiliary machinery. The 2AE stands engine room watches and participates in both underway and in-port engineering duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as a member of the Engineering Department, supporting engineering operations and shipboard machinery management. Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting on propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, power generation systems, and related engineering equipment as directed by the Chief Engineer. Stand assigned engine room watches (Duty Engineer) in accordance with operational and watchstanding requirements. Respond as the on-call Duty Engineer when the vessel is in homeport, following the established rotational watch bill. Maintain engineering logs, maintenance records, and equipment reports as required. Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory procedures associated with engineering operations. Assist senior engineering officers with training and support of junior engineering personnel when required. Perform other duties as assigned to support vessel engineering readiness and safe operation.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements meeting the standard for: Chief Engineer/Second Engineer Officer of 3,000 kW (4,000 HP) or More. Valid USCG Medical Certificate meeting engineering service standards. 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 climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and handle equipment and tools. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to support maintenance and troubleshooting of marine machinery. Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required. Effective communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated engineering operations. Must meet all company and contractual requirements. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. #SeawardServices 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.
