Controls and manages the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment of ships.
Tasks Include:
plans, controls and coordinates the operational and maintenance requirements of the ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment
operates plant and equipment and performs routine maintenance on ship's systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, compressed air, domestic water generating, sewerage, fire prevention and control systems
stands engine room watches at sea and in port
monitors machinery operation and records operating conditions
coordinates tests on equipment and diagnoses faults
monitors stock requirements including consumables, spare parts and tools
accesses and records data about plant and equipment maintenance
provides advice on operational or budget requirements for plant and equipment maintenance