Ship Engineers

Maintain and operate the ship's engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical systems, plumbing, and refrigeration systems, as well as supervise and coordinate the actions of the crew responsible for these systems.

Career Snapshot

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Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
MED
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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Exposure to job hazards
Competition for this position
Physical demands

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

Complex Problem Solving Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Equipment Maintenance Know More
Monitoring Know More
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Repairing Know More
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