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Hornblower Group, Inc Senior Maintenance Technician- Puerto Rico Ferry - San Juan in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Description

City Experiences is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for our Puerto Rico Ferry operation in San Juan

About Us:

City Experiences' 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.

About the Opportunity:

The Senior Maintenance Technician coordinates, supervises, and documents maintenance and repair functions associated with the operation of project vessels. Establishes departmental procedures and ensures associated training and compliance. Manages preventative maintenance program and capital planning activities. Develops vendor and contractor relationships. Establishes and manages critical spares and consumable inventories. Reviews and monitors work requests and ensures machinery history is maintained. Helps develop and track departmental budget and works to achieve high levels of cost efficiency.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Safety First. Be an active advocate of, and participant in the Safety Culture. Safety shall always remain the highest priority.
  • Remain true to and champion the Company's RESPECT Core Values and Code of Conduct.
  • Consider reliability and efficiency regarding Company operations.
  • Support overall state of safety and security for the project site.
  • Demonstrate practical knowledge of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, life preservers, work vest).
  • Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Compliance with Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (as required).
  • Report safety related concerns.
  • Periodically inspect machinery spaces for environmental, safety and health deficiencies. Bring deficiencies to the attention of the Chief Engineer and Vessel Master. Monitor corrective actions until complete.
  • Develop and promote engineering management systems at the project site.
  • Implement and monitor Preventative Maintenance Program.
  • Develop work orders and issue maintenance and repair assignments.
  • Monitor the completion of maintenance and repair tasks by Company personnel and outside contractors.
  • Maintain machinery history.
  • Assist with the identification, interviewing, hiring and orientation of maintenance personnel and shipboard engineers.
  • Support and maintain consistency among engineering training programs at the project site and throughout the Company.
  • Ensure engineering training and drills are conducted in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best management practices.
  • Sail as watch Chief Engineer if required.
  • Continually evaluate engineering personnel proficiency and provide instructions / guidance for areas of improvement. Encourage and monitor shipboard engineering staff for career advancement.
  • Investigate machinery casualties to determine cause. Where appropriate incorporate findings in engineering and machinery procedures.
  • Conduct appropriate testing and trend analysis.
  • Provide guidance and assistance in the vessel overhaul process, to include project planning, definition of work, assistance with technical specifications, definition of ship's force projects, and assist with materials / vendor sourcing. Provide guidance and assistance in the vessel overhaul process, to include project planning, definition of work, assistance with technical specifications, definition of ship's force projects, and assist with materials / vendor sourcing.
  • Lead and motivate shipboard engineers and personnel to perform their duties with professionalism, accuracy, and enthusiasm.
  • Assist other project site managers to ensure vessels and facilities are in compliance with applicable regulations and all inspections and certificates are current and available for inspection.
  • Develop and maintain standards for engineering logs and vessel maintenance records.
  • Assist with budget development and responsible for M&R expenditures, cost control and budget tracking.
  • Work with regulatory bodies during drills and inspections.
  • Develop positive working relationships with the client, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Monitor uniform standards of maintenance personnel and shipboard engineers.
  • Understand the Employee Handbook and adhere to policies.
  • Comply with rules and regulations contained in the crew handbook and as directed by supervisor including, but not limited to:
    • Report to work on time and ready for duty.
    • Ensure that the proper uniform is worn, and grooming standards are met.
  • Complete required administrative forms clearly and accurately.
  • Understand and comply with the Safety Management System (SMS). Ensure that maintenance personnel and shipboard engineers do as well.
  • Understand and comply with Ship Instructions (SIs).
  • Maintain Crew Qualification binder.
  • Understand and comply with HELM operating procedures
  • Collaborate with other HMS personnel to remain attentive to regulatory requirements and alert to regulatory changes.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
  • Seek out clarification and support when there is a question.
  • Present professional level of customer service and appearance to all clients, both internal and external.
  • Requisition supplies, tools and other resources from Port Engineer and Port Captain as needed.
  • Report all deficiencies to the Port Engineer
  • Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent of experience, from an accredited institution, or significant coursework and greater experiential base than required above.
  • USCG license endorsed as C/E Unlimited Horsepower
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card), and/or ability to obtain and maintain
  • Valid First Aid/CPR Certification, and/or ability to obtain and maintain
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Copy of DD214, if Veteran status
  • 10 years' experience in the passenger vessel industry demonstrating the ability to handle growing levels of responsibility
  • 3 years as Senior Engineer or above on large passenger vessels
  • Specific training and experience in management of major on-board systems by type and brand
  • Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to crew management and morale issues
  • Evidence of ability to bring increased value to task through efficiencies and cost-control
  • Excellent career record in the marine industry
  • Possess and demonstrate superior judgment, analytical ability, and performance under pressure.
  • Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments.
  • Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Set and achieve high standards of performance.
  • Demonstrate initiative and be able to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively interact with fellow employees.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, quickly changing environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • General computer skills
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Salary: $24/hour

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' 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.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We 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 statue, 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. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelors (preferred)

Experience
3 years: 3 years as Senior Engineer or above on large passenger vessels (required)
10 years: 10 years' experience in the passenger vessel industry demonstrating the ability to handle growing levels of responsibility (required)

Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We 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 statue, 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, Hornblower participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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