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4th Engineers (Maritime)

Descriptions & Duties

  • 4th Engineers (Maritime) control and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of the machinery and equipment as directed. They are also required to carry out engine room watchkeeping duties. They may be promoted to 3rd Engineers with sufficient experience and qualifications.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in maritime services

4th Engineers (Maritime) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in maritime services to solve issues and problems at work.

Knowledge and skills in machinery maintenance

4th Engineers (Maritime) need to participate in the maintenance of the engine room.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A higher diploma in mechanical (marine) engineering or above is usually required

Professional qualification

  • Relevant certificates recognised by ocean going sector and/or river trade sector; Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 3

Experience

  • 12 months of sea-time and workshop experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$15,000

Monthly Salary $15,000-$23,000

Monthly Salary $18,000-$27,000

Monthly Salary $23,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $33,000-$49,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • 4th Engineers (Maritime) usually work a schedule tied to the operations of their ships and wear uniform. For those who work on shore, they usually work a regular schedule in an office or at a shipyard.

Tools

  • Boilers
  • Fire system
  • IT devices
  • Main engines - turbine or diesel engines
  • Sludge or sewage removal equipment

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