Current openings
CHIEF ENGINEER
Do you share Poseidon Ferry's passion for providing amazing experiences? If you’re all about customer service and thrive on teams where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may be the place for you!
Poseidon Ferry LLC seeking a motivated individual to join our engineering team!
Position Summary
Technicians inspect, maintain, and repair catamaran ferries. Using diagnostic equipment, test and repair boat engines, hulls, propellers, and navigational equipment. They also install and test sanitation and refrigeration systems, cabinetry, electrical systems, steering gear, and accessories.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, and repair catamaran ferries
- Utilize diagnostic equipment to test and repair Yamaha 300 series outboard boat engines, hulls, propellers, rigging, and navigational equipment
- Install and test sanitation and refrigeration systems, cabinetry, electrical systems, steering gear, and accessories
- Troubleshoot, test, repair, replace, remove and install vessel systems and components
- Conduct thorough assessment prior to starting a job including; acknowledging the budgeted time and time frame for completion, proving the system and the element requiring service, sourcing parts if required
- Overall knowledge of marine systems including electrical, plumbing, water & HVAC systems
- Troubleshoot, repair, and install vessel systems and components including but not limited to: electrical, electronics, HVAC, plumbing & water systems (fresh, salt, and waste), gas and diesel engines
- Assign parts and purchases to the appropriate vessels/tickets
- Availability to work overtime in order to meet deadlines
Technical and Physical Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Technical school training preferred
- 5 years’ experience preferred
- ABYC and/or Yamaha certifications preferred
- Ability to ascend and descend a ladder
- Must carry own tools
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Basic boat handling skills preferred
- Experience with both gas and diesel engines preferred
Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service and an understanding of customers’ needs
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills while working both independently and within a team context
- Organizational skills are a must
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize and work unsupervised
- Eager to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company
FERRY DECKHAND
Poseidon Ferry is seeking experienced Deckhands to join our Miami Team! Successful candidates will have strong attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with a commitment to absolute guest satisfaction. This is a great opportunity for those interested in advancing their career in the hospitality industry. Day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts are available. We are a quality hospitality organization that serves the public year round. Weekends and holidays may be required.
Position specific responsibilities:
- Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring, handling lines, and bridge operations in all weather conditions
- Perform lookout duties while underway, including watching for other vessels and monitoring the waterway for potentially unsafe conditions
- Assist in boarding and disembarking of passengers and monitoring passenger & crewmember safety issues on the boat.
- Assist the Captain in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations ensuring the vessel is in an inspection-ready condition at all times
- Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials
- Participate in meetings, training, drills and safety audits as required by USCG & company policy
Desired background:
- TWIC Card Certifications
- Maritime experience aboard small passenger vessels
- Six months customer service experience in the Hospitality/Banquet Industry preferred
- Bi-Lingual (English / Spanish)
Poseidon Ferry is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Poseidon Ferry participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.Poseidon Ferry is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 833-44-FERRY (833-443-3779).
Copyright © 2021 Poseidon Ferry LLC - All Rights Reserved