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Marine Engineering Specialist

2 months ago


Washington, United States Course Advisor Full time

Position Overview: Oversee and manage the activities of personnel involved in the operation and upkeep of engines, boilers, deck machinery, as well as electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration systems aboard vessels.

A Typical Day for a Marine Engineering Specialist
  • Install and maintain engine controls, propeller shafts, or propellers.
  • Manage the ordering and receipt of engine room supplies, such as lubricants or spare components, while maintaining inventory records and tracking usage.
  • Serve as a communication link between the vessel's captain and shore-based staff to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets, while promoting safe and efficient ship operations.
  • Supervise marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electrical marine systems, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of engineering department activities, including machine performance data.
  • Participate in or conduct emergency drills as necessary.
Key Competencies

The following skills are deemed essential by most Marine Engineering Specialists:

  • Operational Control: Managing the functionality of equipment or systems.
  • Monitoring Operations: Observing gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machinery is functioning correctly.
  • Analytical Thinking: Utilizing logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various solutions, conclusions, or approaches to challenges.
  • Equipment Upkeep: Conducting routine maintenance on machinery and assessing when and what type of maintenance is required.
  • Problem Solving: Identifying the causes of operational issues and determining appropriate corrective actions.
  • Repair Skills: Fixing machines or systems using the necessary tools.
Compensation for Marine Engineering Specialists

Marine Engineering Specialists can expect salaries ranging from approximately $40,330 to $123,670 annually.

Those employed in specific regions tend to earn higher salaries.

Pathway to Becoming a Marine Engineering Specialist

What educational qualifications or degrees are necessary to pursue a career as a Marine Engineering Specialist?

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Industries Employing Marine Engineering Specialists

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