Marine Engineer
Marine Engineers design, build, test and repair boats, ships, remote operated vehicles, offshore platforms and drill ships.
Typical Day/Duties
- Responsible for the design of offshore rigs, pipelines and equipment
- Plan and oversee the building and commissioning of projects
- Examine the reliability and integrity of vessels and offshore installations looking at their sea worthiness, safety and maintenance
- Responsible for the management of all planned maintenance tasks and also unscheduled repairs that may be required on plant and machinery
- Manage the project lifecycle and keep the Client informed
- Liaise with all suppliers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of the project
- Ensures that knowledge is kept up to date
How this role fits in with the rest of the industry
This role provides a specialised skill set to the Oil and Gas Industry no matter which discipline the individual specialises in (dynamic positioning, shipping/ vessels, design, Floating Production Storage Offshore (FPSO). This knowledge is vital to the industry to ensure that technical standards are maintained and excellence is sought at every opportunity.
Basic entry requirements include (necessary)
- BTEC HNC/HND or degree in an engineering subject
Employers might also look for (desirable)
- Training as an engineering officer with the Merchant Navy or Royal Navy
- Offshore Survival Certificate
Typical starting salary may be in the region of
£20,000 - £35,000
Typical Salary Once Experienced
£45,000 - £100,000
Career Development
e.g. ROV Engineer, Chief Engineer, Senior Marine Engineer, Marine Manager, Discipline Specialist
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