Marine engineer, Kaipūhanga kaipuke
Also known as
- Marine engineering officer, ship’s engineer, naval engineer, marine electro-technical officer, able seafarer engineer
Marine engineers operate and maintain engines and mechanical and electronic equipment on ships and boats.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$72K to $148K
Most common
$198K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Marine engineers
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts and be on call
- usually work in engine rooms on ships at sea or in dock
- may work in hot, noisy and all weather conditions
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- design mechanical parts for ships
- maintain ship engines and equipment
- fix ship engines and equipment
- install parts into equipment on ships
- monitor supplies and spare parts
- maintain safety, environmental and maritime standards
- keep accurate records
- create technical drawings and plans
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do training and get a qualification to become a marine engineer.
You need
- a relevant Marine Engineer Class Certificate of Competency
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Marine Systems (Systems Engineering) (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 6 (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Marine Engineering Class 5 (Level 5)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Marine Engineering (Level 6)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Marine Electro-technology (Level 6)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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