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In Brief... Engineer - Marine

 Brief Description:

Involved in the design/maintenance of machinery and equipment used at sea.




Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 23

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Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics. 

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Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications. 

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Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures. 

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Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment. 

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Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions. 

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Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards. 

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Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost, consistent with safety. 

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Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment. 

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Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel. 

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Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost. 

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Qualifications required?

Junior Certificate or higher + Further Training

Typical entry routes:

BIM (Bord Iascaigh Mhara) offer courses from 18 months to 2 years duration. Certificates are available at Class 1, 2 and 3 - issued by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. Click here for course detail.

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Maritime, Fishing & Aqua-culture
Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Future Skills Requirements & Concerns

Current Labour Market Research highlights concerns in some occupations. These comments are presented here where available: [source: Forfas]

Skillsets Required: Cable Laying, lifting and installing, use of equipment like sub-ploughs and knowledge of marie legislation


 
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Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Engineer - Marine
Salary Range*
27 - 60
Related Information:
Entrants 27k - 35k
Experienced up to 60k
Data Source(s):
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Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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