Profession ship mechanic

Ship mechanics check, repair, adjust and test inboard or outboard ship engines and their electrical and mechanical parts.

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Tasks ship mechanic

• Start ship engines and check operational readiness by operating main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems.
• Inspect and maintain engines and associated control systems, following specifications, standards, safety regulations, etc.
• Conduct operational tests and monitor engine performance for signs of faults (e.g. smoke, excessive vibration), by using testing equipment, measuring instruments, etc.
• Locate the cause of ship engine faults by disassembling and inspecting engines, using hand tools or electrical and electronic measuring and testing equipment.
• Replace, repair or adjust faulty engine parts (e.g. gears, magneto points, piston rings, spark plugs) and reassemble engines.
• Replace, repair or adjust other faulty mechanical equipment (e.g. propellers, propeller shafts, steering mechanisms, marine plumbing, power tilts, bilge pumps, power take-offs, etc.).
• Document relevant information, e.g. to maintenance, test and repair reports.
• Maintain and tend firefighting and lifesaving devices and equipment.
• Assist other workers on the ship (e.g. in loading or unloading the ship, securing cargo, keeping watch, fishing, etc.).

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