Engineering and manufacturing

Engineering technician - Maritime Pipeworker

Designing, building, servicing and repairing a range of engineering products and services.

Typical job titles include

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1:

understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations

K2:

understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians

K3:

understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector

K4:

understanding the typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment

K5:

understanding approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/manufacturing problems

K6:

understanding the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to

K7:

understanding and interpreting relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role

K8:

understanding the different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact.

K9:

understanding why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures

K36:

understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation applied in the fabrication, repair and installation of maritime pipe systems.

K37:

understand engineering technology and principles applied in the design, build, operation and maintenance of maritime vessels.

K38:

understand how to correctly select and use hand and mechanical tools and jigs used in fabrication, repair and installation of maritime pipe systems.

K39:

understand the common and specialist pipe material (ferrous, non-ferrous and non- metallic) used in the pipework area of the Maritime Industry.

K40:

understand the principles of brazing, welding and other hot working techniques used in the fabrication, repair and installation of pipework systems.

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0457I
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved 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
    • 5241/02 Electro-mechanical technicians
S1:

obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)

S2:

working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity

S3:

undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment

S4:

carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment

S5:

dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel

S6:

completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity

S7:

restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location

S69:

read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the design, build, operation and repair of maritime vessels

S70:

measure and mark out to enable the fabrication of pipework using a variety of materials (ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic) and processes (to include taking wire templates and jigs, setting to boards etc).

S71:

wire templates and jigs, setting to boards etc).

S72:

use hand and machine tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.

S73:

fabricate, install and repair pipe systems in a maritime environment.

S74:

apply assembly and installation techniques (such as brazing, welding, mechanical fasteners, seals, gaskets, jointing materials and methods) on Maritime vessels.

S75:

undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on pipework systems on maritime vessels, making adjustments where applicable.

S76:

undertake planned, corrective maintenance and survey activities on pipework components and systems.

S77:

contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0457I
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved 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
    • 5241/02 Electro-mechanical technicians
B1:

Personal responsibility, resilience and ethics. Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance

B2:

Work effectively in teams. Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their actions on other people and the business

B3:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills. open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate methods, listening to others and have a positive and respectful attitude

B4:

Focus on quality and problem solving. Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency

B5:

Continuous personal development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0457I
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved 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
    • 5241/02 Electro-mechanical technicians