Ship Engineer Job Description Template

Job title

Ship Engineer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable ship engineer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will operate main engines, maintain generators and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Operate main engines
• Maintain generators
• Repair pumps and boilers
• Stand engine watches
• Troubleshoot breakdowns
• Supervise engine crew
• Keep logs
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of diesel engines and electrical systems
• Problem-solving and leadership
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• USCG engineer license
• STCW certificates
• TWIC
• Experience with engine monitoring systems

Skills

• Pumps and piping
• Boilers
• Refrigeration
• Troubleshooting
• Calm under pressure
• Teamwork

Work environment and schedule

Engineers work in hot, loud engine rooms aboard vessels. Rotations of weeks on and off are common.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.