Job Description

Salary $88.90 / hour

Hornblower is seeking a Chief Engineer for our Seaward Services operation with TSVRON in Norfolk VA.

About You:

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

About the Opportunity:

The Chief Engineer shall serve as the Head of the Engineering Department on the TSV-3 HUNTER, responsible for directing propulsion and equipment operations and maintenance. This role ensures the safe operation, care, maintenance, and repair of all propulsion and auxiliary machinery, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment within the Engineering department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct the propulsion and equipment operations and maintenance.
• Direct the actions of the Engineering department personnel, including repair, maintenance, and watch standing duties.
• Direct the Engineering department's participation in drills, deck operations, and all hands evolutions (e.g., stores loading).
• Direct and supervise the proper operation, care, maintenance, and repair of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, and mechanical and electrical equipment assigned to the Engineering department.
• Inspect maintenance and repairs accomplished by shore personnel on equipment assigned to the Engineering department.
• Ensure fresh water is taken on at each port of call to the maximum practicable.
• Anticipate Engineering department material and supply needs, prepare and submit requisitions, and ensure effective use of fuel and consumables.
• Ensure adequate security measures and safety precautions are strictly observed by Engineering department personnel and non-organic maintenance personnel.
• Inspect the operation of all Engineering department safety equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of the engine/auxiliary room and Engineering department safety equipment.
• Check the engine room bell book and log to ensure completion of columnar data and proper entries in accordance with instructions.
• Comply with all current environmental protection measures and notices.
• Ensure an adequate and effective Engineering department on-the-job training program is conducted.
• Assign work associated with departmental "call-out".
• Stand engine room watch as assigned per operational requirements.
• Participate in a "Duty Engineer" watch bill that may require attending to the vessel outside of regular work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Conduct scheduled visits to the ship when in an unattended status, and/or respond to an alarm condition or loss of power.
• Establish a rotational watch bill which will identify the Duty Engineer.
• Will require after-hours availability in emergency or mission-critical situations.
• Provide contact information to the Government for after-hours reachability.
• Post an in-port watch bill for a duty engineer no later than one (1) week prior to execution of assigned watches.
• Be on call to respond to emergencies after hours when the TSV is in Lay Up status.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: STCW Requirements: Chief Engineer 3,000 KW (4,000 HP) or More; OICEW; RFPEW.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Demonstrate appropriate management and administrative skills.
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.

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.