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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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-5031.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 74,120.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 35.00
- Currently, there are 9,750 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Ship Engineers”.
Also Known As…
- Ship Engineers
- Tugboat Engineer
- Tug Boat Engineer
- Towboat Engineer
- Port Engineer
- Harbor Engineer
- Ferry Engineer
- Engineer
- Chief Engineer
- Barge Engineer
- Assistant Engineer
- Vessel Engineer
- Turnaround Engineer
- Small Boat Engineer
- Ship Engines Operating Engineer
- Operating or Equipment Maintenance Marine Engineer
- Operating Engineer
- Maritime Engineer
- Marine Mechanic
- Licensed Marine Engineer
- Fire Department Marine Engineer
- Fire Boat Engineer
- Equipment Operating Engineer
- Deck Engineer
Tasks for “Marine Engine Mechanic”
- Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
- Fabricate engine replacement parts, such as valves, stay rods, or bolts, using metalworking machinery.
- Maintain or repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, or other mechanical or electrical equipment or assist other crew members with maintenance or repair duties.
- Record orders for changes in ship speed or direction and note gauge readings or test data, such as revolutions per minute or voltage output, in engineering logs or bellbooks.
- Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
- Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.
- 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.
- Install engine controls, propeller shafts, or propellers.
- Operate or maintain off-loading liquid pumps or valves.
- Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.
- 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.
- Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
- Perform general marine vessel maintenance or repair work, such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, or maintaining decks.
- Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required.
- Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, or sewerage systems.
- Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electrical marine vessels and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
Related Technology & Tools
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