Engineers, Marine Engineering ​/ Maritime, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Marine Engineer
• Lead Engineer
• Port Engineer – Alcatraz Operation

Salary Range: $45.00 – $49.00

City Experiences is seeking talented engineers for our Alcatraz operation in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

Responsibilities:

• Master all duties of the Marine Mechanic position.
• Lead and perform all diesel engine repairs across the company and fleet.
• Recommend and install new systems and novel solutions.
• Repair and replace all pilothouse electronics and diagnose/repair vessel media systems.
• Serve as liaison between the company and outside contractors.
• Rebuild and maintain all company pump and pump systems, including alignment & coupling.
• Apply industry‑standard engineering tools and techniques.
• Produce OEM‑level craftsmanship of parts and system design.
• Manage and schedule projects, controlling time and decision making.
• Report accurately and completely on projects and problems.
• Mentor Marine Mechanics on knowledge and workmanship.
• Master all Hybrid Propulsion Systems.
• Competently troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Familiarize with all department engineering needs for Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, yard periods, and special projects.
• Interpret laboratory test data and report summaries or issues to management.
• Ensure all logs and tasks are completed reliably and accurately.
• Continuously learn new skills and seek guidance when necessary.
• Organize workload effectively.
• Maintain tools and workspace in a clean operational state, performing necessary maintenance.
• Master pipe, pipe fitting, and fluid control systems.
• Ensure all engineering systems stay on or ahead of best‑practice maintenance schedules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of industry experience.
• Functional understanding of electricity and safe industry practices for working around it.
• HAZWOPER certificate (40 hours).
• CPR & First Aid certification.
• Welding, brazing, soldering, and metalwork experience.

Responsibilities:

• Hands‑on expertise in vessel engineering and maintenance.
• Ensure all vessels exceed minimum standards imposed by the USCG and relevant safety regulations.
• Design, oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
• Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for marine engines, equipment, and structures.
• Prepare or direct detailed drawings, schematics, and product or system layouts.
• Evaluate operation of marine equipment and analyze data for feasibility of product proposals.
• Collaborate with research personnel to resolve problems and develop or modify designs.
• Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
• Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
• Determine conditions, sequences, and phases for test operations.
• Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment.
• Inspect marine equipment to draw up work requests and job specifications.
• Review work requests against previous work for cost soundness.
• Prepare technical reports for engineering, marine operations, and upper management.
• Maintain contact with contractors and clients to ensure cost‑effective completion of work.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations meet safety requirements.
• Procure materials required for marine equipment repairs.
• Liaise between vessel captains and landing crews to maintain schedules, budgets, and safety.
• Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
• Maintain records of department activities, including expense records and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Monitor compliance with international regulations for life‑saving equipment and pollution prevention.
• Prepare plans, estimates, designs, and construction schedules, including special provisions.
• Schedule machine overhauls and service electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
• Supervise other engineers and crew members, providing training for routine and emergency duties.
• Maintain all equipment to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform other duties as…