Deck Engineer - Boston Harbor City Cruises

Duties And Responsibilities

• Able to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions, recommend proper remedies, and execute or repair with direction of most vessel mechanical and electrical systems.
• Schedule and execute preventive maintenance program on daily, weekly, and monthly basis with the support of Captain, other maintenance, and engineering staff.
• Responsible for overall upkeep of the vessel and maintenance resources.
• Cleaning and general housekeeping of machinery spaces.
• Make minor repairs to vessel engine machinery and deck equipment.
• Conduct diesel engine preventative maintenance and repairs, including oil and fuel filter changes, grease bearings, pump repairs, valves, sanitary, water, batteries, and fuel system.
• These tasks will be identified in the Company’s maintenance system, Wheelhouse Technology.
• Completed maintenance tasks will be documented in Wheelhouse Technology and vessel logbooks.
• Maintain necessary tools, filters, and replacement parts on hand as needed.
• Cognizant of situational safety; noise, rotating machinery, hot fluids and moving space.
• Follow regulatory and company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures.
• Oversee or assist preparing the vessel for all USCG annual inspections and dry docks.
• Attend and successfully complete shore side training as required by the company.
• Learn and maintain all plumbing, firefighting, sanitary and safety system, and assist Captain with their use.
• Conduct emergency safety drills with crew and Captain.

Requirements & Qualifications

• This is an un-licensed position, although licensed applicants are most welcome.
• Maritime school, maintenance related trade school training, or armed forces machinery technician.
• Work boat experience either in the oil, fishing or passenger vessel industries is a plus.
• Ability to lift weights of 50 lbs. or more safely, at times on moving vessels.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• 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.