Hornblower Group · 19 hours ago
Lead Engineer - Alcatraz Cruises
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $140K/yrHornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation, offering a variety of water and land-based experiences. The Lead Engineer is responsible for the routine maintenance of vessels and facilities, overseeing engineering projects, and supporting the engineering team in their daily tasks.
LeisureTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Strong hands-on experience of vessel engineering and maintenance
Ensures that all vessels exceed the minimum standards for the USCG and all Federal, State, and local safety standards
Designs and oversees testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment
Conducts analytical, environmental, operational or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures
Prepares, or directs the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics
Evaluates operation of marine equipment
Analyzes data to determine feasibility of product proposals
Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop or modify designs
Investigates and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards
Conducts environmental, operational or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment
Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations
Maintains and coordinates repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels
Inspects marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications
Reviews work requests, and compare them with previous work completed on Vessels in order to ensure that costs are economically sound
Prepares technical reports for use by engineering, marine operations, and upper management
Maintains contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost
Coordinates activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost, consistent with safety
Procures materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery
Acts as liaisons between vessels' captains and Landing crews to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that vessels are operated safely and efficiently
Checks, tests, and maintains automatic controls and alarm systems
Maintains records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs
Performs monitoring activities to ensure that vessels comply with international regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution preventatives
Prepares plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions
Schedules machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems
Supervises other engineers and crewmembers, and train them for routine and emergency duties
Maintains all equipment to manufacturer's specifications
Performs other duties as assigned
Represents Department in Meetings
In tandem with Port Mechanic, serves as liaison with Vendors
Oversees and supports SEAT operations as necessary to deliver a safe and reliable guest experience
Qualification
Required
HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours)
HAZMAT certificate
Project management skills
Engineering Experience Required
Customer service experience very helpful
Basic computer skills i.e.. Windows, for utilizing reporting programs
Valid CA Driver's License
Open schedule and ability to work any assigned schedule, including holidays and weekends
Ability to work a shift that may start as early as 4:30 am or end as late as 10:45 pm. Shifts are 8 hours
Preferred
Knowledge of foreign language helpful
Benefits
$5000 sign-on bonus after 90 days
Relocation package available
Full company-paid benefits package with $0 employee-paid premiums
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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