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Ship's Engineers

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Ship's Engineers

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Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Ship's Engineers

Importance
Activity
80% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

    77% 

    Controlling Machines and Processes

    • use engine diagnostic equipment
    • operate lathes
    • use two-way radio or mobile phone
    • set up and operate variety of machine tools
    • use pneumatic tools
    • use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
    • use weighing or measuring devices in transportation
    • operate power generation equipment
    • operate auxiliary power plant equipment

    77% 

    Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

    • monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
    • stand watch on vessel

    77% 

    Getting Information

    • read blueprints
    • read technical drawings
    • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

    73% 

    Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

    • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

    73% 

    Making Decisions and Solving Problems

    • select ship repair method

    70% 

    Performing General Physical Activities

      70% 

      Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

      • repair commercial transportation equipment
      • erect machinery in marine or maritime setting
      • maintain or repair ship/boat engine, machinery or equipment
      • perform hydraulic plumbing
      • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed

      70% 

      Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

      • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals

      70% 

      Handling and Moving Objects

        63% 

        Analyzing Data or Information

          63% 

          Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

          • perform safety inspections in transportation setting
          • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards

          63% 

          Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

            60% 

            Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

              60% 

              Documenting/Recording Information

                60% 

                Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

                  60% 

                  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

                  • use combination welding procedures

                  60% 

                  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

                    60% 

                    Developing and Building Teams

                      57% 

                      Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

                      • monitor worker performance

                      53% 

                      Processing Information

                        53% 

                        Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

                          53% 

                          Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People


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