| Job Title |
Engineer |
| Job Description |
Supervises And Coordinates Activities Of Crew Engaged In
Operating And Maintaining Propulsion Engines And Other Engines,
Boilers, Deck Machinery, And Electrical, Refrigeration, And
Sanitary Equipment Aboard Ship: Inspects Engines And Other
Equipment And Orders Crew To Repair Or Replace Defective Parts.
Starts Engines To Propel Ship And Regulates Engines And Power
Transmission To Control Speed Of Ship. Stands Engine-room Watch
During Specified Periods, Observing That Required Water Levels
Are Maintained In Boilers, Condensers, And Evaporators, Load On
Generators Is Within Acceptable Limits, And Oil And Grease Cups
Are Kept Full. Repairs Machinery, Using Handtools And Power
Tools. Maintains Engineering Log And Bell Book (orders For
Changes In Speed And Direction Of Ship). May Be Required To Hold
Appropriate U.s. Coast Guard License, Depending Upon Tonnage Of
Ship, Type Of Engines, And Means Of Transmitting Power To
Propeller Shaft. When More Than One Engineer (water Trans.) Is
Required, May Be Designated Engineer, Chief (water Trans.);
Engineer, First Assistant (water Trans.); Engineer, Second
Assistant (water Trans.); Engineer, Third Assistant (water
Trans.). May Be Designated According To Ship Assigned As Barge
Engineer (water Trans.); Cannery-tender Engineer (water Trans.);
Engineer, Fishing Vessel (water Trans.); Tugboat Engineer (water
Trans.). May Be Designated Cadet Engineer (water Trans.) When In
Training.
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