Ship Engineers

Ship Engineers

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.

Key Competencies * Dependability * Analytical Thinking * Attention to Detail * Independence * Integrity * Self Control * Initiative * Persistence * Stress Tolerance * Adaptability/Flexibility

Representative Tasks * Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff. * Maintain or repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, or other mechanical or electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance or repair duties. * Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.

Industry

Transportation & Warehousing, Government,

Job Family Transportation and Material Moving

Sample Job Titles Assistant Engineer, Barge Engineer, Chief Engineer, Deck Engineer, Engineer, Equipment Operating Engineer, Ferry Engineer, Fire Boat Engineer, Fire Department Marine Engineer, Harbor Engineer, Licensed Marine Engineer, Marine Engine Mechanic, Marine Mechanic, Maritime Engineer, Operating Engineer, Operating or Equipment Maintenance Marine Engineer, Port Engineer, Ship Engines Operating Engineer, Small Boat Engineer, Towboat Engineer, Tug Boat Engineer, Tugboat Engineer, Turnaround Engineer, Vessel Engineer.