Engineer

Third Assistant Engineer -- Seaward Services - TSVRON Join to apply for the Third Assistant Engineer -- Seaward Services - TSVRON role at Hornblower Group . Salary: $41.03 / hour Hornblower is seeking a Third Assistant Engineer for our Seaward Services TSVRON operation in Norfolk, VA. About You This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System. About The Opportunity The Third Assistant Engineer (3AE) serves as a vital member of the Engineering Department aboard Training Support Vessels. The position assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of propulsion and auxiliary systems under the direction of the Chief Engineer and senior engineering officers. The 3AE stands engine room watches and participates in both underway and in-port engineering duties in accordance with the vessel’s operational requirements. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a member of the Engineering Department and support safe and effective operation of all shipboard machinery. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on propulsion and auxiliary equipment as directed by the Chief Engineer. Stand assigned engine room watches (Duty Engineer) in compliance with the vessel’s watch schedule and engineering watchstanding practices. Respond as the on-call Duty Engineer while the vessel is in homeport, following the rotational watch bill. Record and maintain accurate engineering logs, equipment readings, and maintenance notes as required. Comply with all engineering safety protocols, environmental regulations, and operational standards. Assist in monitoring system performance, reporting abnormalities, and supporting corrective actions. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure reliable engineering operations and vessel readiness. Requirements & Qualifications Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements including: Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW), Able Seafarer – Engine, Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC). Valid USCG Medical Certificate meeting engineering service standards. Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport. Must meet all physical and medical requirements for shipboard engineering service, including working in confined spaces, climbing, and manual handling of tools and equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn and apply marine engineering principles. Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required. Effective teamwork and communication skills to support coordinated engineering operations. Must meet all company and contractual requirements. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. About Us Hornblower's 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. The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr