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Engineer officers, water transport – 72603

Description

Engineer officers, water transport, operate and maintain main engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment aboard ships and other self-propelled vessels, and supervise and coordinate the activities of engine room crews. They are employed by marine transportation companies and federal government departments.

Job Titles

  • Chief engineer – water transport
  • Engineer officer – water transport
  • Fourth engineer – water transport
  • Marine engineer officer
  • Second engineer
  • Third engineer – water transport
  • Tugboat engineer

Main Duties

  • Operate main engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment aboard ships, such as boilers, steering and deck machinery, motors, pumps, generators and condensers
  • Stand engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
  • Inspect and conduct maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of the engine room crew
  • Maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance and failures.

Workplaces

  • Federal government departments
  • Marine transportation companies

Skills

  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Repairing
  • Equipment and Tool Selection
  • Operation and Control
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment

Abilities

  • Auditory Attention
  • Control of Settings
  • Hearing Sensitivity
  • Selective Attention
  • Spatial Visualization

Personal Attributes

  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration
  • Concern for Others

Similar Occupations

  • Managers in transportation (70020)
  • Deck officers, water transport (72602)
  • Water transport deck and engine room crew (74201)
  • Marine and naval engineers (21399.04)
Source: OaSIS

Employment Outlook

An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.

Source: Job Bank

Prevailing Wages

AREALOWMEDIANHIGH
PEIN/AN/AN/A
Canada$23.08$37.75$55.77
Source: Labour Force Survey (2022)

Training

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