Description
Firemen (FN) stand engineering watches; clean, paint, and preserve engineering spaces and equipment; perform minor maintenance and repairs to engineering equipment; operate tools and test equipment; record readings of gages; and read and use engineering drawings.
Core Skills
- engineering watchstanding
- machinery space monitoring
- gauge reading
- preventive maintenance
- minor mechanical repairs
- tool and test equipment use
- technical drawing interpretation
- equipment preservation
- maintenance recordkeeping
Common Certifications
- USCG Merchant Mariner Credential
- National Marine Engine Certification
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Equipment Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Core Curriculum
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
- ABYC Marine Systems Certification
Career Growth
- USCG Merchant Mariner Credential
- National Marine Engine Certification
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Equipment Certification
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.