Marine Engineer Job Descriptions |
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Marine
engineers design, build, test and maintain boats, ships, underwater
craft (ROVs – remotely operated vehicles) and offshore
platforms and drilling equipment. They are also responsible
for managing a team of marine technicians and craftspeople.
As an engineer, your work would involve a detailed technical knowledge of naval construction, and mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering systems. Your exact duties would depend on your sector, which might include: · shipbuilding, boatbuilding and repair – working on the design, development, construction and maintenance of ships, boats and machinery · offshore oil and gas – designing, building and operating offshore platforms, rigs, pipelines and equipment · marine surveying – examining ships and offshore installations, looking at their seaworthiness, safety and maintenance requirements · Merchant Navy and Royal Navy – working as a marine engineering officer making sure engines, instruments and systems work safely and efficiently (in the Royal Navy you can specialise in surface shipping, submarines or weapons systems).
Key Skills · strong problem-solving skills · excellent maths and IT skills · good communication and negotiating skills · an excellent technical knowledge · computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) skills · the ability to prioritise workloads and plan effectively · budget management skills · a commitment to keep up to date with new developments · the ability to manage a team · an awareness of health and safety procedures · Willingness to travel and work at sea for extended periods. |
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