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Career: Marine Engineers
Job Description
Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
94
|
Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions. |
94
|
Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel. |
93
|
Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards. |
92
|
Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations. |
90
|
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises. |
87
|
Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics. |
87
|
Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost. |
86
|
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment. |
85
|
Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost, consistent with safety. |
83
|
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment. |
83
|
Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals. |
83
|
Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound. |
82
|
Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications. |
80
|
Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures. |
79
|
Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs. |
68
|
Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery. |
66
|
Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels. |
55
|
Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs. |
54
|
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution preventatives. |
54
|
Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems. |
48
|
Supervise other engineers and crewmembers and train them for routine and emergency duties. |
40
|
Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently. |
40
|
Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Thinking Creatively
|
78
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
78
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
75
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
73
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
72
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
72
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
72
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
71
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
70
|
Processing Information
|
70
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
69
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
66
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
66
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
66
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
65
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
64
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
64
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
64
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
62
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
61
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
58
|
Interacting With Computers
|
58
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
58
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
57
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
56
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
55
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
52
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
52
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
51
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
51
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
47
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
47
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
46
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
45
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
43
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
37
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
36
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
32
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|