// Unit group · 3151

Ships' Engineers

Ships’ engineers control and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship, or perform related supporting functions on shore.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals / 315 Ship and Aircraft Controllers and Technicians / All level 4

// Working conditions

Confined spacesHeat and coldMachineryNoiseShift work

// Hand tools

  1. 1General Hand Tool Operation
  2. 2Wrenches

controlling and participating in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship

ordering fuel and other engine-room department stores and maintaining record of operations

performing technical supervision of the installation, maintenance and repair of ship’s machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations

inspecting and conducting maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment

standing engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Ships' Engineer

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Marine engineer - 2144

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