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