Description
Surface Engineering Technicians serve as officer technical managers in the field of surface ship marine engineering, including maintenance and repair of main propulsion (gas turbine, diesel, steam, and combined diesel-gas turbine), electrical, and auxiliary machinery and systems, ship’s hull, structure and associated fittings, and practical and theoretical damage control procedures. A Surface Engineering Technician plans, administers, and supervises the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment; makes ship alterations or design modifications; formulates, directs, and evaluates training programs; writes reports and provides technical assistance and advice; plans, organizes, and controls industrial shop production; develops and administers policy and procedures for regulating and integrating work or repair facilities; applies many elements of total quality management and quality assurance; uses computerized management information systems. They may serve as, but not limited only to serving as; officers in charge, chief engineers, main propulsion assistant, damage control assistant, auxiliary officers, electrical officers, repair officers, material officers, or in various operational and staff billets.
Core Skills
- marine engineering systems management
- maintenance planning and execution
- propulsion and auxiliary systems oversight
- electrical power systems management
- damage control planning and execution
- reliability and availability analysis
- technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- work center supervision and scheduling
- safety and compliance management
- technical documentation and reporting
- logistics and spare parts management
- training and qualification of technical personnel
- project management for repairs and upgrades
- risk assessment and mitigation
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Maritime
- Certified Marine Technician
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Mechanical/Marine (pathway)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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