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Marine Engineers

Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.58)
  2. Solve problems - Data (4.47)
  3. Use my intuition - Data (4.47)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.36)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.23)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.22)
  7. Study, observe - Data (4.18)
  8. Organize, classify - Data (4.13)
  9. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.13)
  10. Advise - People (4.07)
  11. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.04)
  12. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.04)
  13. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.99)
  14. Develop, improve - Data (3.99)
  15. Program - Data (3.98)
  16. Consult - People (3.98)
  17. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.97)
  18. Coordinate - People (3.95)
  19. Imagine - Data (3.92)
  20. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.92)
  21. Research - Data (3.90)
  22. Listen - People (3.88)
  23. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  24. Plan - Data (3.83)
  25. Construct - Things (3.83)
  26. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.79)
  27. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  28. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.75)
  29. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  30. Speak - People (3.75)
  31. Supervise, manage - People (3.72)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  2. Active Listening (3.88)
  3. Science (3.88)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Judgment and Decision Making (3.75)
  6. Speaking (3.62)
  7. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  8. Writing (3.50)
  9. Operations Analysis (3.50)
  10. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Information Ordering (4.13)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  7. Written Expression (3.88)
  8. Oral Expression (3.75)
  9. Mathematical Reasoning (3.75)
  10. Visualization (3.75)
  11. Near Vision (3.75)
  12. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  13. Number Facility (3.50)
  14. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.95)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.58)
  3. Dependability (4.44)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.36)
  5. Initiative (4.32)
  6. Leadership (4.23)
  7. Persistence (4.22)
  8. Independence (4.16)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.05)
  10. Self Control (4.00)
  11. Cooperation (3.99)
  12. Innovation (3.97)
  13. Stress Tolerance (3.87)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.73)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.47)
  2. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.25)
  3. Getting Information (4.18)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.16)
  5. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (4.07)
  6. Analyzing Data or Information (4.04)
  7. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.01)
  8. Processing Information (3.99)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.98)
  10. Interacting With Computers (3.98)
  11. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.95)
  12. Thinking Creatively (3.92)
  13. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.90)
  14. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.89)
  15. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.89)
  16. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.85)
  17. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.83)
  18. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.79)
  19. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.75)
  20. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.72)
  21. Documenting/Recording Information (3.69)
  1. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.47)
  2. Select Ship Repair Method (4.47)
  3. Use Intuitive Judgment For Engineering Analyses (4.47)
  4. Plan Testing Of Engineering Methods (4.25)
  5. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.18)
  6. Read Blueprints (4.18)
  7. Read Technical Drawings (4.18)
  8. Conduct Performance Testing (4.16)
  9. Inspect Project Operations, Or Site To Determine Specification Compliance (4.16)
  10. Advise Clients Or Customers (4.07)
  11. Advise Clients Regarding Engineering Problems (4.07)
  12. Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects (4.04)
  13. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (4.04)
  14. Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data (4.04)
  15. Evaluate Engineering Data (4.04)
  16. Analyze Engineering Design Problems (4.04)
  17. Analyze Project Proposal To Determine Feasibility, Cost, Or Time (4.04)
  18. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.04)
  19. Analyze Test Data (4.04)
  20. Analyze Engineering Test Data (4.04)
  21. Communicate Technical Information (4.01)
  22. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.99)
  23. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.99)
  24. Use Relational Database Software (3.98)
  25. Use Spreadsheet Software (3.98)
  26. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (3.98)
  27. Confer With Research Personnel (3.98)
  28. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.98)
  29. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (3.98)
  30. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (3.98)
  31. Develop Or Maintain Databases (3.98)
  32. Develop Mathematical Simulation Models (3.92)
  33. Design Engineered Systems (3.92)
  34. Design Electronic Equipment (3.92)
  35. Design Machines (3.92)
  36. Design Power Equipment (3.92)
  37. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.92)
  38. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (3.90)
  39. Use Basic Carpentry Techniques (3.90)
  40. Use Concrete Fabrication Techniques (3.90)
  41. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (3.90)
  42. Use Government Regulations (3.90)
  43. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (3.90)
  44. Use Research Methodology Procedures Within Manufacturing Or Commerce (3.90)
  45. Use Project Management Techniques (3.90)
  46. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.90)
  47. Use Quantitative Research Methods (3.90)
  48. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.89)
  49. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.85)
  50. Write Product Performance Requirements (3.83)
  51. Calculate Engineering Specifications (3.83)
  52. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (3.83)
  53. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (3.79)
  54. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (3.79)
  55. Estimate Time Needed For Project (3.75)
  56. Estimate Cost For Engineering Projects (3.75)
  57. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.72)
  58. Coordinate Engineering Project Activities (3.72)
  59. Maintain Repair Records (3.69)