General Overview:

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
• supervises engine room personnel