3151-Ships' engineers

Job Title: 

Ships' engineers

Job Description: 

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.

Tasks: 

Tasks performed usually include:

  • 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
  • (e) standing engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment.
    • Specific Occupations: 

    31511
    Chief engineer, ship

    31512
    Engineer, ship (any rank)

    31513
    Superintendent (marine/technical)

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    Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, PSCO-2159