Ship
Jobs
Deck
& Engine Department Jobs
The
Deck and Engine departments are responsible for the maintenance,
navigation and engineering of the ship. Individuals interested in
working in the Deck or Engine department should look into attending a
marine training school that will teaches the elements of
seafaring.
Deck
Department
The
job positions within the Deck department require knowledge of ship
radios, Morse code and general ship maintenance. The starting positions
within the Deck department are known as Ordinary Seaman or Able-Bodied
Seaman. Once the required job skills have been mastered, promotion
within the Deck department is possible. Deck department positions are as
follows:
First
Officer: The First Officer is in charge of the navigational watch
and keeps maintenance records for all navigational equipment. When
necessary, the First Officer can make corrections to charts and pilot
books. He or she is also responsible for the supervision of the
maintenance of the ship's lifeboats, rescue boats and tenders.
Inspections and maintenance of the ship's portable fire fighting
equipment and proper operation of watertight and fire screen doors are
also the First Officer's responsibilities.
Second
Officer: The Second Officer is a watch-keeping officer in charge of
a navigational watch or in assisting a First Officer during such a
watch. The Second Officer is also assigned some of the First Officer's
tasks.
Environmental
Officer: The Environmental Officer serves as an environmental
specialist with the responsibility for overseeing the company's
environmental policies, procedures, and systems onboard each ship.
Ordinary
Seaman: The Ordinary Seaman is responsible for cleaning, painting
and general maintenance of the ship. Able Bodied Seaman: The Able Bodied
Seaman is responsible for deck and lifeboat maintenance.
Safety
Officer: The Safety Officer is responsible for crew safety training,
passenger and crew safety drills, abandon-ship procedures and
supervising the maintenance of all lifeboats and tender boats.
Security
Officer: Security Officers are responsible for enforcing security
procedures onboard the ship. Duties include checking identification of
all passengers and crew boarding the ship, inspecting luggage and
carry-on articles. This is often an entry-level position and if you
apply be sure to emphasize any security training and experience that you
may have.
Radio
Officer: The Radio Officer is licensed and certified to operate all
navigational electronic and computerized equipment.
Carpenter:
The Carpenter is responsible for the general interior shipboard
maintenance and repairs and for all carpentry woodwork on board.
Upholster:
The Upholsterer is responsible for re-upholstering of all the ship's
furniture.
Engine
Department
The
Engine department employs highly trained crew that must be able to
handle working in extreme heat and noise. Engine room workers help the
ship's engineers maintain the vessel's engine, machinery and auxiliary
equipment. The positions within the Engine department are as
follows:
Chief
Engineer: The Chief Engineer is responsible for the entire technical
operations of the ship including the engineering, electrical and
mechanical division.
First
Engineer: The First Engineer is responsible for all work that has to
be carried out in the engine room and for training of new engine crew
members.
Second
Engineer: The Second Engineer is a watch-keeping engineer. In
addition to watch duties this position is assigned various maintenance
and repair duties in the engine room.
Third
Engineer: The Third Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and
repair of engines and related equipment.
Chief
Electrician: The Chief Electrician, assisted by First, Second and
Assistant Electricians, has the ultimate responsibility of overseeing
that electrical power is available throughout the ship.
First
Electrician: The First Electrician is familiar with the complete
operation and maintenance of the electrical plant. Duties include
training Assistant Electricians in safety procedures and assigned
duties.
Electrician:
The Electrician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of
electrical installations and equipment onboard, as assigned by the First
Electrician.
Air
Conditioning Technician: Reporting to the Chief Engineer and also
known as the Refrigeration Engineer, this technician is responsible for
the operation and maintenance of the ventilation and air conditioning
system onboard the ship.
Bosun:
The Bosun is responsible for daily maintenance and cleaning of
engines and mechanical equipment.
Plumber:
The Plumber, reporting to the Chief Engineer is responsible for the
maintenance and repair of pipes, water closets, showers and tubs.
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