Marine Engineering Technician Job Descriptions |
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Marine
engineering technicians, also known shipbuilding technicians,
design, build, service and repair boats and ships, and offshore
platforms, drilling machinery and equipment. As a technician, you would use a broad range of engineering skills in your work, for example welding, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and electronic equipment installation. Your exact duties would depend on on your employer's line of business but could include: · faultfinding and repairing electronic, hydraulic and mechanical equipment on boats and ships
· assisting in the design and development of new marine equipment, for example more efficient propulsion engines · providing engineering support onboard a dive support vessel, surveying for minerals, oil or gas · refurbishing older craft with new navigation and communications systems · using underwater craft (ROVs – remotely operated vehicles) to inspect undersea pipelines · supervising a team of craftspeople in a ship or boatyard · Maintaining weapons systems, radar and sonar onboard Royal Navy warships. Key Skills · good team working skills · the ability to find practical solutions to problems · computer literacy and a knowledge of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) · the ability to understand technical plans and drawings · good communication skills · an awareness of safety procedures · A willingness to travel and be able to work at sea for extended periods. |
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