Group
Occupation

313431 Marine Engineer

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

313431 Marine Engineer

Controls and manages the operation, maintenance and repair of a ship's machinery and equipment.

Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Manages the operation and maintenance of a ship's mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-generating and fire control systems
  • Conducts regular inspections of machinery and equipment, and diagnoses issues on board the ship
  • Plans, coordinates, supervises and carries out repair and maintenance activities
  • Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations and procedures in the operation of equipment
  • Keeps records of equipment performance, fuel consumption and maintenance activities
  • Orders and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies for the ship's machinery
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