Mechanic - Alcatraz Cruises

Duties And Responsibilities

• Mastery of all duties & responsibilities of the Apprentice Mechanic position.
• Advanced working knowledge of all of our diesel engines.
• Ability to diagnose and repair all primary vessel systems without assistance.
• Basic repair and diagnosis of all pilothouse electronics.
• Able to replace all shop-serviceable engine components, as directed by engineers or management.
• Proper diagnosis and repair of all pumps that can affect vessel or company operations.
• Using laptops to record and diagnose vessel alarm & trouble conditions to find and clear faults.
• Able to fabricate parts for, or make repairs to items considered vital, or a part of a life-saving system.
• Basic knowledge of rigging parts and best practices.
• Ability to splice and repair dock systems as needed.
• Substantial knowledge of and ability to repair and maintain all engineering systems, company-wide.
• Intelligently prioritizes engineering shop duties & responsibilities and ensures projects stay organized and focused.
• Mentors fellow crewmembers and ensures Apprentice Mechanics are following safety protocols & best practices.
• Learns & demonstrates basic understanding of hybrid vessel systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Working knowledge of 3-phase electricity and electrical distribution systems.
• Takes direction from engineers & management and ensures repairs are completed in a thorough & safe manner.
• Familiarity with all department engineering needs including Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Yard Periods, Special Projects, etc.
• Use of Laboratory Services for oil, coolant, fuel, and hydraulic fluid analysis.
• Ensures all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best practices maintenance schedules.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 1 Year of Industry Experience or successful completion of Apprentice Mechanic Program.
• Functional understanding of electricity and the relevant safe industry practices for working around it.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours).
• Forklift Certification.
• CPR & First Aid Certification.