Ship Engineer

Company: Course Advisor
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Position Description: Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.A Day in the Life of a Ship Engineer

• Install engine controls, propeller shafts, or propellers.
• Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
• Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required.Essential SkillsBelow is a list of the skills most Ship Engineers say are important on the job:
  • Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.Salary for a Ship EngineerThe salary for Ship Engineers ranges between about $40,330 and $123,670 a year.Ship Engineers who work in New York, Missouri, or Washington, make the highest salaries.Becoming a Ship EngineerWhat education or degrees do I need to become a Ship Engineer?What work experience do I need to become a Ship Engineer?Where do Ship Engineers Work?Below are examples of industries where Ship Engineers work:
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