Assistant Port Engineer - Boston Harbor City Cruises

Duties And Responsibilities

• Help monitor the preventative maintenance program for the group of vessels they are responsible.
• Alert Port Engineer to the machinery or vessel systems in need of repair.
• Be able to perform and be responsible for much of the preventative maintenance and repair work him or herself as directed by the Port Engineer.
• Preventative engine maintenance such as machinery oil and filter changes, including but not limited to diesel engines and generators, water jet propulsion equipment, and marine reduction gears.
• Engine and generator heavy maintenance such as valve timings, injector changes, cylinder head and liner changes.
• Water jet overhauls including jet hubs, cylinders, impellers and pumps.
• Vessel piping and plumbing repairs to pipes, valves, tanks, and pumps, large and small.
• Machinery rigging in and out of the vessel for major repairs and new installations.
• Low and high voltage electrical troubleshooting and repair of generators, motors, control systems, sensors, and related wiring.
• Drydock repairs to vessel drivelines, water jets, couplings, shafts and propellers.
• Documentation and monitoring of maintenance and repair work through the company web based structured maintenance and repair program, Wheelhouse.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Training in from maritime academy or a machinery trade school as well as previous experience in these fields is required.
• 3-5 years of experience on diesel vessels or closely related machinery systems.
• Must be very familiar with motor vessels, diesel engines and their operational support systems.
• Must have previous training in and be familiar with piping, electrical components, vessel drive trains, shafts, reduction gears, hydraulics and water jets support systems.
• A merchant mariners marine engineer’s license is desired although not required.
• This is a shore side position and requires candidates to live within commutable distance.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.