Ship Engineers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
2. 02Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.
3. 03Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
4. 04Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers.
5. 05Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required.
6. 06Perform general marine vessel maintenance or repair work, such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, or maintaining decks.
7. 07Maintain or repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, or other mechanical or electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance or repair duties.
8. 08Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
9. 09Operate or maintain off-loading liquid pumps or valves.
10. 10Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, or sewerage systems.
11. 11Install engine controls, propeller shafts, or propellers.
12. 12Clean engine parts and keep engine rooms clean.

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