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Assistant Port Engineer - Boston Harbor City Cruises

City Experiences, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Boston Harbor City Cruises is seeking an Assistant Port Engineer for our Boston Harbor operations. About the Opportunity: The Assistant Port Engineer will assist with the maintenance and repair of the company’s motor vessels. They will report directly to the division Port Engineer in Boston. About You: This person should be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in monitoring the preventative maintenance program for assigned vessels. Notify the Port Engineer of machinery or vessel systems needing repair. Perform and be responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs as directed by the Port Engineer. Conduct preventative engine maintenance such as oil and filter changes on diesel engines, generators, water jet propulsion equipment, and marine reduction gears. Handle engine and generator heavy maintenance tasks including valve timings, injector changes, cylinder head and liner replacements. Overhaul water jets, including jet hubs, cylinders, impellers, and pumps. Perform vessel piping and plumbing repairs, including pipes, valves, tanks, and pumps. Assist in machinery rigging for major repairs and new installations. Troubleshoot and repair low and high voltage electrical systems, generators, motors, control systems, sensors, and wiring. Assist with drydock repairs to vessel drivelines, water jets, couplings, shafts, and propellers. Document and monitor maintenance and repair work using the company's web-based program, Wheelhouse. Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications: Training from a maritime academy or machinery trade school, with relevant experience. 3-5 years of experience on diesel vessels or related machinery systems. Familiarity with motor vessels, diesel engines, and their support systems. Experience with piping, electrical components, vessel drive trains, shafts, reduction gears, hydraulics, and water jet support systems. A merchant mariner’s marine engineer’s license is preferred but not required. This is a shore-side position; candidates must reside within a commutable distance. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, early mornings, or evenings as needed. Physical fitness is required due to heavy machinery and confined engine room work. About Us: City Experiences aims to provide memorable experiences on land and water. With over 40 years of growth and a portfolio of more than 25 brands, we serve over 30 million guests annually. We seek enthusiastic team players who value communication, creativity, and cooperation. The RESPECT Service System

reflects City Experiences’ core values and operating principles, fostering a company culture centered on respect to achieve our goal of becoming a global leader in experiences and transportation. EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind, in accordance with applicable laws. We participate in the E-Verify program where required.

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