Hornblower Group · 18 hours ago
Second Assistant Engineer - Seaward Services - TSVRON
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$46/hr - $46/hrHornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation, offering a variety of water and land-based services. The Second Assistant Engineer supports the safe and efficient operation of engineering systems aboard Training Support Vessels, assisting in maintenance and monitoring of machinery while standing engine room watches.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the Engineering Department, supporting engineering operations and shipboard machinery management
Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting on propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, power generation systems, and related engineering equipment as directed by the Chief Engineer
Stand assigned engine room watches (Duty Engineer) in accordance with operational and watchstanding requirements
Respond as the on-call Duty Engineer when the vessel is in homeport, following the established rotational watch bill
Maintain engineering logs, maintenance records, and equipment reports as required
Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory procedures associated with engineering operations
Assist senior engineering officers with training and support of junior engineering personnel when required
Perform other duties as assigned to support vessel engineering readiness and safe operation
Qualification
Required
Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements meeting the standard for: Chief Engineer/Second Engineer Officer of 3,000 kW (4,000 HP) or More
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 physical and medical requirements for shipboard engineering duties, including the ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and handle equipment and tools
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to support maintenance and troubleshooting of marine machinery
Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required
Effective communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated engineering operations
Must meet all company and contractual requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Company
Hornblower Group
Hornblower Group is a global leader in transportation and sightseeing, with over a century of maritime and hospitality innovation.
Founded in 1980
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$30.15MKey Investors
Synovus
2025-09-09Debt Financing· $30M
2024-02-21Acquired
2021-10-15Seed· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Liz Crisafi
Senior Vice President Marketing
Tony Walker
Head, Global Sales
Recent News
2025-12-02
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