ONET Occupations » 53-5031.00

Ship Engineers

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.85)
  2. Follow through, get things done - People (4.49)
  3. Repair - Things (4.43)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.30)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.29)
  6. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.22)
  7. Copy - Data (4.15)
  8. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.08)
  9. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.08)
  10. Operate, drive - Things (4.08)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.06)
  12. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.06)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  14. Listen - People (3.88)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  16. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.64)
  17. Manipulate - Things (3.63)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  19. Speak - People (3.63)
  20. Control, expedite things - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  2. Active Listening (3.75)
  3. Equipment Maintenance (3.75)
  4. Troubleshooting (3.75)
  5. Monitoring (3.62)
  6. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  7. Speaking (3.50)
  8. Operation and Control (3.50)
  9. Repairing (3.50)
  10. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Oral Expression (3.75)
  4. Control Precision (3.63)
  5. Near Vision (3.63)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.63)
  7. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  8. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.85)
  2. Dependability (4.73)
  3. Self Control (4.53)
  4. Independence (4.51)
  5. Persistence (4.49)
  6. Integrity (4.40)
  7. Initiative (4.36)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.36)
  9. Analytical Thinking (4.30)
  10. Leadership (4.29)
  11. Cooperation (4.27)
  12. Innovation (4.22)
  13. Achievement/Effort (4.13)
  14. Concern for Others (4.06)
  15. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.95)
  16. Social Orientation (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.43)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.42)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.25)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.15)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.08)
  6. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.08)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.03)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.91)
  9. Getting Information (3.80)
  10. Performing General Physical Activities (3.78)
  11. Handling and Moving Objects (3.72)
  12. Documenting/Recording Information (3.69)
  13. Training and Teaching Others (3.64)
  14. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (3.60)
  15. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.57)
  16. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.55)
  1. Perform Hydraulic Plumbing (4.43)
  2. Repair Commercial Transportation Equipment (4.43)
  3. Assemble, Dismantle, Or Reassemble Equipment Or Machinery (4.43)
  4. Erect Machinery In Marine Or Maritime Setting (4.43)
  5. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.43)
  6. Maintain Or Repair Ship/Boat Engine, Machinery Or Equipment (4.43)
  7. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.25)
  8. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.15)
  9. Stand Watch On Vessel (4.15)
  10. Select Ship Repair Method (4.08)
  11. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.08)
  12. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (4.08)
  13. Use Pneumatic Tools (4.08)
  14. Use Engine Diagnostic Equipment (4.08)
  15. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (4.08)
  16. Operate Lathes (4.08)
  17. Use Weighing Or Measuring Devices In Transportation (4.08)
  18. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.08)
  19. Operate Power Generation Equipment (4.08)
  20. Operate Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment (4.08)
  21. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (4.08)
  22. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (3.91)
  23. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (3.91)
  24. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.80)
  25. Read Blueprints (3.80)
  26. Read Technical Drawings (3.80)
  27. Use Combination Welding Procedures (3.55)