First Assistant Engineer -- Seaward Services -- TSVRON

Salary: $51.28 / hour

Hornblower is seeking First Assistant Engineers for our Seaward Services TSVRON operation in Norfolk VA.

About You:

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

About the Opportunity:

Essential Duties & 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

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. B

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.

y 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.