About this role
Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.
Position Summary:
The Mechanic Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and appearance of the Statue Cruises vessels.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Successfully and safely perform installation, maintenance, and repair tasks for all vessel systems, including but not limited to main engines, generators, steering, hydraulic, electrical, lighting, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
- Maintenance tasks including but not limited to engine overhauls, AC/DC electrical troubleshooting, machinery rebuilds, preventative maintenance, and hydraulic steering work.
- Utilize power tools to accomplish designated tasks.
- Checks, tests, and maintains automatic controls and alarm systems.
- Assist with fueling, filling water, pumping sewage, and connecting/disconnecting shore power as directed.
- Accept tasks and work orders from the duty Port Engineer and plans/implements execution.
- Ensures that all vessels exceed the minimum standards for the USCG and all Federal, State, and local safety standards.
- Ensures vessel systems are always in an inspection-ready condition.
- Conducts environmental, operational, and performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Strong hands-on experience of vessel engineering and maintenance.
- Must have basic set of hand tools.
- Must know how to safely and properly use hand and power tools needed for the job.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle emergency response.
- We are a quality hospitality organization that serves the public year-round. Working weekends and holidays may be required.
The RESPECT Service System embodies our 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.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and 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 status, 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, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Other facts
About Hornblower Group Inc.
Hornblower Group is a global leader in transportation and sightseeing, with over a century of maritime and hospitality innovation. Through our City Experiences division, we deliver unforgettable experiences via brands like City Cruises, Walks, Devour, and City Ferry—offering dining cruises, guided tours, and essential ferry services across the U.S., Canada, and the UK.
Our portfolio includes Hornblower Marine, providing vessel maintenance at Bridgeport Boatworks, and Anchor Operating System, LLC, delivering smart reservation and ticketing solutions for travel and entertainment industries.
Operating in 10 countries and 50+ U.S. cities, we serve over 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, with offices in San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, New York, London, Dublin, and Ontario, Canada, we’re redefining how people explore the world—by water, by land, and experience.
What you'll do
- The Mechanic Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and appearance of the Statue Cruises vessels, ensuring all systems are operational and meet safety standards. This includes performing installation, maintenance, and repair tasks on various vessel systems.
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