Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. 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 full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial 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 Marine Engineer executes repairs and regular maintenance on our fleet of Transport Canada inspected passenger vessels, floating docks, marine railway, and associated equipment. As part of the engineering team, the Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting problems as well as designing and implementing solutions. The Marine Engineer completes daily job assignments and duties and reports on the status of work assignments. A flexible schedule is a must as schedules include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As the Engineer on duty, ensures the safe and reliable operation of all vessels, systems, machinery, and equipment under their care with due regard for the Niagara City Cruises (NCC) Safety Management System (SMS) and ISO Respect Management System (RMS), the Vessel Security Plan (VSP), proper standards of watchkeeping, and in accordance with practice of good seamanship
- Ensures the Marine Technicians and Engineering Assistants are working safely and efficiently and provides regular feedback regarding their performance to the Manager, Marine Engineering
- Routinely inspects all areas of the vessels, docks and marine railway for unsafe conditions
- Assists in accident investigations and reports
- Participates in emergency drills in accordance with Transport Canada regulations, the Safety Management System, and Vessel Security Plan. Participates in safety meetings in conformance with NCC policy, to ensure an efficient and safe operation at all times and the proper use of equipment during any possible emergency
- Maintains engineering operations and maintenance logs; paying particular attention to proper recording of incidents and irregularities
- Ensures a clean workplace throughout the day, at the beginning and end of shifts
- Reports non-conformities to the Designated Person (Manager, Marine Operations)
- Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the business at all times using all available means
- Supports Facilities, Guest Services, and all other departments as required
- As the Engineer on duty, in the absence of the Manager, Marine Engineering, coordinates engineering activities with the on-duty Marine Manager
- Immediately notifies the Master of the vessel if any critical system as laid out in the Safety Management System is not functioning
- Ensures that all Safety Equipment is present and equipment is inspected to the relevant standards
- Knows and understands both the Operational and Emergency procedures laid out in the Safety Management System
- Adheres to all health and safety regulations
- Works with a safety mindset by following all safety policies, procedures and safety measures (i.e. PPE). Identifies and brings forward risks, hazards and opportunities on the job. Actively participates in health and safety in the workplace
- Maintains a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (refer to appearance standards in employee handbook)
- Reports to work on time and for all scheduled shifts.
- Understands all Niagara City Cruises’ policies and procedures relating to the employee’s role within the company.
- Maintains any applicable licenses and certifications
- Completes any other duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Minimum Transport Canada Fourth Class Motor Certificate of Competency
- Current Marine Basic First Aid
- Current Transport Canada approved marine medical for domestic operations
- Minimum four (4) years of relevant maintenance and repair experience
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in the marine environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of diesel engines, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- WHMIS for workers in Ontario an asset
- Ontario driver’s license and satisfactory driving record an asset
- Fall Arrest Training an asset
- Confined Space Training an asset
- Familiarity with maintenance software an asset
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check
- Candidates, who, in addition to the above, possess specialized skills such as fitting, welding, equipment operating, will be given strong consideration
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, pull, move or lift up to 55 pounds (25) kilograms)
- Walk, stand, sit and work in all types of weather conditions for extended periods
- Continually and repeatedly perform functions indoors and outdoors
- If required, wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. non-slip shoes, gloves, weather appropriate dress attire, sun protection)
City Cruises Canada does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process.
Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of harassment and/or discrimination of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, citizenship, place of origin, color, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics, receipt of public assistance and record of offences. City Experiences employment and workplace decisions will be based on company needs, job requirements and individual job qualifications and skills. City Experiences will comply with provincial and federal legislation relating to equal employment opportunities and employment equity.
