Ship Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 40,330 - 123,670; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Ship Engineer responsible for supervising and coordinating crew activities relating to the operation and maintenance of ship equipment. The role entails overseeing the work of marine engine technicians and ensuring safety protocols are upheld. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking skills and must be familiar with various maintenance tools and software. Competitive salary ranges between $40,330 and $123,670 annually, depending on location.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and coordinating crew activities.
• Ability to maintain complete records of engineering department activities.
• Knowledge of all machinery operations in the engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of crew in maintaining ship engines and equipment.
• Perform or participate in emergency drills as required.
• Act as a liaison between captain and shore personnel.

Skills

Operation and Control

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Oracle software

Job description

All About Ship Engineers

Position Description: Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.

A Day in the Life of a Ship Engineer

• Install engine controls, propeller shafts, or propellers.
• Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.
• Act as a liaison between a ship’s captain and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained and that the ship is operated safely and efficiently.
• Supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electrical marine vessels and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.
• Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
• Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required.

Qualities of a Ship Engineer

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Types of Ship Engineer Jobs

• Fire Boat Engineer
• Vessel Engineer
• Deck Engineer
• Small Boat Engineer
• Marine Mechanic

Salary for a Ship Engineer

The salary for Ship Engineers ranges between about $40,330 and $123,670 a year. Ship Engineers who work in New York, Missouri, or Washington make the highest salaries.

What Tools do Ship Engineers Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Project
• Oracle software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Apple macOS
• SAP software
• Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Customer relationship management (CRM) software
• Salesforce
• Computer aided dispatch software
• Electronic data interchange (EDI) software
• Wonderware software