Description
The watercraft engineer supervises or performs unit, direct support (DS) and general support (GS) maintenance. Services Army watercraft, amphibians and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.
Core Skills
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical troubleshooting
- reading technical manuals and schematics
- maintenance management and scheduling
- equipment readiness tracking
- logistics coordination
- safety and compliance procedures
- documentation and maintenance records
- basic electrical and mechanical diagnostics
- inventory and parts management
- team supervision and task delegation
- root cause analysis
- condition-based maintenance concepts
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Marine Technician Certification
- EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling (for HVAC on vessels)
- American Welding Society (AWS) Welding Certification
- Marine Diesel Engine Technician Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Professional Engineer (PE) Pathway
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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