Chief Engineer - Seaward Services - Endeavor

Hornblower Cruises and Events
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
Dec 30, 2024
Description Seaward Services is seeking a Chief Engineer for our Endeavor operation. About You: This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System. About the Opportunity: The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the engineering department onboard Seaward Services Multi-Purpose Vessel Seaward Endeavor. This includes overseeing the engine room, auxiliary equipment, routine maintenance programs, and responding to emergencies. The Chief Engineer must have a strong understanding of marine engineering principles and be able to work effectively with a team of engineers and technicians. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Managing technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machinery Establishing all the engine room procedures Assigning the engineering/technical department jobs Maintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables Managing for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers Managing the day to day running of all plant and machinery Identifies and assigns necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and ship's technical jobs Stands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessary Maintaining log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptions Monitoring and analyzing cooling water Manages the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc. Keeping engine room watches and carrying out and administering maintenance jobs Other duties as assigned Requirements & Qualifications: Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) Minimum DD-4000 Chief endorsement Valid U.S. Passport Valid USCG Medical Certificate QMED Endorsement Valid TWIC Card Ability to pass a physical exam Ability to pass a written exam Salary: $750 daily About Us: City Experiences' 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 City Experiences' 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. The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law. Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply. Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Merchant Mariner Cred (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)