Mid Green occupationEngineering and manufacturing
Marine engineer
Design and oversee testing installation and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
Summary
Marine engineers work on boats such as yachts, commercial craft and superyachts. They install, maintain, fault find and repair marine engines, ancillary systems and equipment. They design and produce solutions to meet boat layouts, restrictions and engineering requirements, or produce boat engineering systems from engineering and technical drawings to specifications. Marine engineers work to fine tolerances using a variety of measuring equipment, machines and tools. They manufacture, assemble, strip, repair and re-build components. They are expected to work individually and in teams. They comply with organisational and statutory health & safety, sustainability requirements and can work with minimum supervision. Marine engineers are good communicators and problem solvers, they commission and test boat systems, are responsible for the quality and accuracy of their work and often attend sea trials. Marine engineers typically work with associated trades such as Boatbuilders and Marine Electricians and have a strong marine industry understanding. They are highly skilled and capable of adapting to changing demands as boats become more complex.
Typical job titles include
- marine engineer
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
National and international marine industry and the company’s place, products and services within it
K2:
Types of customers and their typical engineering needs
K3:
How marine engineers interact with and support other marine trades
K4:
Role of formal and informal communication
K5:
Marine engineering terminology
K6:
Use of information technology in marine engineering
K7:
Costing, pricing and budgeting principles
K8:
Requirements and practices for working safely and ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others in the work environment
K9:
Safe efficient methods of, assembly/use/maintenance/ movement/protection and storage of materials, tools and equipment
K10:
How to produce and interpret scaled engineering drawings plus any certification requirements
K11:
Types and uses of work procedures, method statements, production records and manufacturer’s manuals and specifications
K12:
Characteristics and reaction of materials to their environment: temperature, humidity, pressure
K13:
Mathematical techniques, formula, and calculations that underpin marine engineering
K14:
Requirements and principles for ensuring quality and continuous business improvement
K15:
Company’s process for design, planning and set up
K16:
How to obtain the required correct engineering data, specifications and documentation using selected procedures
K17:
Principles underpinning technical engineering documentation, the roles and safe and efficient use of fixed and rotating components
K18:
How to use tools, materials and equipment safely
K19:
Calibrated tools and measuring equipment and their uses
K20:
Vessel design and construction, and complex shapes
K21:
Sourcing of components, bill of materials methodology and reporting discrepancies and quality issues
K22:
Relationship between systems and efficient use of space
K23:
Feedback and/or change process (red line) drawings and specification errors or modifications required
K24:
Principles of 2 and 4 stroke petrol and diesel engines and their operation
K25:
Principles of boat ancillary systems - propulsion
K26:
How marine engineering systems relate to each other
K27:
Appropriate uses of measuring aids and equipment
K28:
Basic principles of contingency planning and problem solving
K29:
Options and constraints during installation/ maintenance of marine engineering systems and components
K30:
Working within confines of complex shapes and curves
K31:
Appropriate use of tools, equipment and machinery
K32:
Appropriate use of fixing techniques: mechanical fastenings, welding, adhesives
K33:
Storing marine engineering components safely
K34:
Methods of disassembling and repairing, refitting engineering components
K35:
Service and maintenance requirements: engine servicing and winterisation
K36:
How to inspect, diagnose, record and rectify defects
K37:
New and traditional engineering and electrical technologies
K38:
Importance of safe waste handling and disposal in line with statutory and company policies
K39:
Manufacturers’ specifications and requirements
K40:
Classification definition, types and regulations/ requirements, including Maritime and Coastguard Agency
K41:
Statutory and regulatory regulations for basin and sea trials
K42:
Principles of safe working practices for working on or near water
K43:
Different types of documentation: Trials checklist, engine sea trial report
Technical Educational Products
- ST0364: Marine engineer (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0364
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £50,865 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 3512 Ship and hovercraft officers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 3512/02 Marine engineers
- 5235/00 Boat and ship builders and repairers
S1:
Prepare for meetings and discussions
S2:
Communicate marine engineering principles, concepts and processes relevant to the customer using appropriate listening, questioning, non-verbal communication, recording and presentation techniques
S3:
Use appropriate marine and engineering terminology
S4:
Make recommendations to ensure optimal performance of boats
S5:
Comply with quality, health and safety and environmental regulations
S6:
Prepare the work area in order to conduct marine engineering activities
S7:
Select, use, maintain and store equipment and tools spanners, socket sets, screwdrivers, power tools
S8:
Follow and maintain work procedures, method statements and production records
S9:
Work efficiently and effectively
S10:
Consider sustainability and environmental impacts when making, safety, quality and cost decisions
S11:
Use mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations in marine engineering processes
S12:
Design layout of marine system or component
S13:
Interpret designer’s plans and engineering data, drawings and documentation
S14:
Finalise time and cost of the work to be done
S15:
Select/ maintain/ store appropriate equipment and materials
S16:
Select/make/use appropriate engineering jigs, templates and tooling
S17:
Select and use calibrated and measuring engineering tools
S18:
Select, source and use a variety of precision data charts and reference tables
S19:
Practical and safe use of tools, materials and equipment
S20:
Safe uses of jigs, templates and tooling
S21:
Measure and mark out to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
S22:
Use hand tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to tolerances
S23:
Move components using appropriate safe methods and equipment
S24:
Assemble, remove, overhaul and refit marine engineering components, sub-assemblies and systems using appropriate machinery, equipment, tools and materials
S25:
Check/inspect components for robustness, fit and tolerances
S26:
Shape, fabricate, manipulate and precision alignment of marine engineering components and materials to accepted tolerances
S27:
Conduct/undertake planned or routine maintenance to required specification
S28:
Check/test/diagnose marine engineering components to company and manufacturing standards
S29:
Complete required organisational and manufacturer’s documentation
S30:
Apply safety and social responsibility practices when working at sea
S31:
Check installation meets required operational standards and is free from defects
S32:
Commission and test systems
S33:
Complete necessary documentation and company protocols
S34:
Undertake basic crew roles
Technical Educational Products
- ST0364: Marine engineer (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0364
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £50,865 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 3512 Ship and hovercraft officers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 3512/02 Marine engineers
- 5235/00 Boat and ship builders and repairers
B1:
Appropriate safety behaviours individually and towards
B2:
Commitment to quality, profitability and continuous
B3:
Commercial and market awareness and business
B4:
Focus on the requirements of the customer, internal and/or
B5:
To work effectively individually and as part of a team and to communicate with all levels of the
B6:
A strong work ethic including being motivated, committed, meticulous, reliable, proactive and
B7:
A recognition and appreciation of equality and diversity in the
Technical Educational Products
- ST0364: Marine engineer (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0364
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £50,865 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 3512 Ship and hovercraft officers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 3512/02 Marine engineers
- 5235/00 Boat and ship builders and repairers
