Ships’ engineers
Ships’ engineers control and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship, or perform related supporting functions on shore.
Skill level: SkilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Ships’ engineers - from $5,915 to $11,307 per month - 2026.
- A Ships’ engineers typically earns between $5,915 and $9,311 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $6,275 and $10,218 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Controlling and participating in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship
- Ordering fuel and other engine-room department stores and maintaining records of operations
- Performing technical supervision of the installation, maintenance and repair of ships’ machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
- Inspecting and conducting maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment
- Standing engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment
