Ship Engineer

Ship Engineers ensure vessels engines are operating or functioning properly and if not, direct emergency management activities.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

Ship Engineers ensure vessels engines are operating or functioning properly and if not, direct emergency management activities.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • 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 or repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, or other mechanical or electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance or repair duties
  • Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required
  • Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff
  • Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Assistant Engineer, Barge Engineer

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$79,290

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Post-secondary Training

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Critical Thinking, Operation and Control, Operation and Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Repairing, Active Listening, Complex problem solving, Speaking

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Electrical and Electronic Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation and Relay, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, Commerical Divers