- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
Ship Engineers spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, and Selective Attention. Ship Engineers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, and Engineering and Technology and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Thinking Creatively
Scheduling Work and Activities
Processing Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Assisting and Caring for Others
Training and Teaching Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Getting Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interacting With Computers
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Coaching and Developing Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing and Building Teams
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Selective Attention
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Control Precision
Visualization
Written Expression
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Deductive Reasoning
Auditory Attention
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Multilimb Coordination
Visual Color Discrimination
Originality
Hearing Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Trunk Strength
Time Sharing
Far Vision
Rate Control
Fluency of Ideas
Response Orientation
Speed of Closure
Static Strength
Depth Perception
Gross Body Coordination
Number Facility
Stamina
Gross Body Equilibrium
Mathematical Reasoning
Memorization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Dynamic Strength
Glare Sensitivity
Sound Localization
Spatial Orientation
Speed of Limb Movement
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
Transportation
Mathematics
Chemistry
Law and Government
Design
Computers and Electronics
Building and Construction
Clerical
Administration and Management
Physics
English Language
Telecommunications
Geography
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Production and Processing
Communications and Media
Therapy and Counseling
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
Philosophy and Theology
Food Production
Economics and Accounting
Foreign Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Sales and Marketing
History and Archeology
Wages
Maryland
$122,890
Ohio
$80,070
Louisiana
$75,120
Kentucky
$74,360
New York
$73,890
New Jersey
$73,630
Washington
$72,940
Florida
$71,350
Connecticut
$69,820
Massachusetts
$67,040
Mississippi
$66,850
Indiana
$64,600
Tennessee
$64,450
Alaska
$64,230
Missouri
$63,200
Texas
$63,030
Rhode Island
$62,950
Illinois
$62,650
California
$61,920
Michigan
$59,440
Pennsylvania
$57,980
Georgia
$57,860
Virginia
$56,020
Hawaii
$53,310
Alabama
$50,200
Skills
Operation Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Judgment and Decision Making
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Operation and Control
Complex Problem Solving
Management of Personnel Resources
Active Listening
Speaking
Active Learning
Systems Analysis
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Equipment Selection
Systems Evaluation
Instructing
Science
Service Orientation
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Persuasion
Mathematics
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Working Conditions
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Self Control
Independence
Persistence
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Analytical Thinking
Leadership
Cooperation
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Telephone
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Contact With Others
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Physical Proximity
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Time Pressure
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Consequence of Error
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Level of Competition
Spend Time Walking and Running
Letters and Memos
Duration of Typical Work Week
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With External Customers
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Sitting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
- Importance Supplemental-
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
Monitor the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment and pollution preventatives, in order to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewerage systems.
Record orders for changes in ship speed and direction, and note gauge readings and test data, such as revolutions per minute and voltage output, in engineering logs and bellbooks.
Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
Monitor and test operations of engines and other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Clean engine parts, and keep engine rooms clean.
Perform and participate in emergency drills as required.
Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
Monitor engine, machinery, and equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
Order and receive engine room's stores such as oil and spare parts; maintain inventories and record usage of supplies.
Perform general marine vessel maintenance and repair work such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, and maintaining decks.
Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Install engine controls, propeller shafts, and propellers.
Fabricate engine replacement parts such as valves, stay rods, and bolts, using metalworking machinery.
Act as a liaison between a ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree