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Marine Engineers

SOC 17-2121.01

Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.

Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Science

3.6

Monitoring

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.2

Engineering and Technology

4.2

Mathematics

4.1

Physics

4.0

Design

3.9

English Language

3.8

Transportation

3.3

Public Safety and Security

3.2

Key Tasks

1Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.

2Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.

3Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.

4Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.

5Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.

Also Known As

Automation Engineer Consulting Marine Engineer Hull Outfit Supervisor Marine Consultant Marine Design Engineer Marine Engineer Marine Engineering Consultant Marine Equipment Design Engineer Marine Equipment Research Engineer Marine Equipment Test Engineer