Engineering Manager - Alameda, CA

Blue & Gold Fleet has been the premier provider of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay for over 40 years, offering the famous one-hour San Francisco Bay Cruise, the 90-minute Escape from the Rock Cruise around Alcatraz Island, Rocket Boat and a Sunset Cruise.                                                                             

We provide regular ferry service to Sausalito and through its contract with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) service to: Harbor Bay, Main Street Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, Seaplane Lagoon, South San Francisco, Vallejo, Oracle Park (for San Francisco Giants games and special events) and Chase Center (for Golden State Warriors games and special events). Blue & Gold Fleet operates a fleet of 26 vessels. 

Our Engineering Manager plays a critical role in leading the Central Bay (Alameda, CA) Engineering Team and supporting vessel operations. This position ensures our fleet is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

This position oversees all aspects of fleet maintenance and repair, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and implements cost control measures. The Engineering Manager is also responsible for scheduling work activities, managing the maintenance program, and delivering timely performance reports to WETA. The Engineering Manager's leadership is a key driver of operational efficiency and our commitment to safety and company policies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the daily activities of engineering staff at the Central Bay Facility, ensuring efficient execution of scheduled work orders, support of vessel operations, management of employee schedules and leave, and accurate completion and approval of timecards.
• Investigates workplace incidents, near misses, and significant operational issues to support continuous improvement in safety, environmental performance, and customer service.
• Assists in maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification programs, including documentation control, record management, training coordination, and audit support
• Champions a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and exceptional customer service by promoting best practices and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform quality control inspections of all maintenance work, sub-contractor and shipyard work. 
• Manage all communication with all CB Engineers, and provide updates to the Director of Engineering.
• Prioritize tasks, work orders, preventative maintenance and assign & schedule work.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is completed following established safe working practices, utilizing the proper PPE for all engineers and sub-contractors.
• Collaborate with Central Bay Operations staff to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and allocate appropriate resources to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Manage inspections of WETA assets to monitor and improve our maintenance plans.

REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:

• Marine Engineering experience, preferably in the passenger vessel industry.
• Experience in maritime maintenance facilities.
• Knowledge of all aspects of vessel repair and fabrication
• Minimum of 10 years of recent, marine engineering experience or equivalent experience (must include a minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience).
• Must possess a valid Driver License with a good driving record.
• Computer literacy and strong oral/written communication are required.

Minimum qualifications include (comparable experience or similar qualifications will be considered):

• USCG license – DDE 4000 Engineer or higher
• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering or related field
• 5+ years service as a maritime engineer
• 5+ years serving in similar shoreside engineering management roles

Rate: $133,000 - $154,500 (DOE)

Blue & Gold Fleet has been the premier provider of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay for over 40 years, offering the famous one-hour San Francisco Bay Cruise, the 90-minute Escape from the Rock Cruise around Alcatraz Island and a Sunset Cruise.  The company provides regular ferry service to Sausalito and through its contract with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) service to: Harbor Bay, Main Street Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, Seaplane Lagoon, South San Francisco, Vallejo, Oracle Park (for San Francisco Giants games and special events) and Chase Center (for Golden State Warriors games and special events).  Blue & Gold Fleet operates a fleet of 26 vessels.

Blue & Gold Fleet are equal opportunity employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Blue & Gold Fleet will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.  For more information visit https://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.

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