Assistant Engineer

4 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Hornblower Group, Inc Full time
About the Opportunity

The Assistant Engineer is a key member of the Engineering Department responsible for the maintenance and operation of mechanical and hydraulic equipment onboard the vessel Seaward Endeavor.

As a vital part of the team, the Assistant Engineer will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and hydraulic equipment, as well as lubricating moving parts of the engine and other machinery.

The successful candidate will ensure that all equipment is in good working order, and that the vessel is operated safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assist in ship's technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machinery.
  • Follow all engine room procedures.
  • Assist in the engineering/technical department jobs.
  • Assist in maintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables.
  • Assist for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers.
  • Assist in day to day running of all plant and machinery.
  • Perform necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and handle ship's technical jobs under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
  • Stand engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessary.
  • Maintain log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptions.
  • Monitor and analyze cooling water.
  • Assist to maintain the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.
  • Keep engine room watches and carry out any assigned maintenance jobs.
  • Assistant Engineers also assist with firefighting and other emergencies onboard the vessel.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
  • Minimum DD-4000 endorsement
  • Valid U.S. Passport
  • Valid USCG Medical Certificate QMED Endorsement
  • Valid TWIC Card
  • Ability to pass a physical exam
  • Ability to pass a written exam
About Us

Hornblower Group, Inc is a leading provider of transportation and experience services. Our passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water.

We are committed to creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, driving us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.



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