Marine Engine Driver

Traineeship

What Marine Engine Drivers do

• Operate and maintain the main ship engines and associated machinery, electrical, refrigeration, airconditioning and cargo-handling equipment
• Watch automatic data recording equipment, analyse data and make adjustments as required. In vessels without automated equipment, manually record readings and make similar analysis and adjustments
• Carry out regular maintenance of the main engine and repair defective machines or equipment
• Arrange engine room watches at sea and in port
• Make sure that the operations of the vessel are non polluting
• Maintain engine room stores and record usage and replacement of parts and equipment

Your chances of success will be better if you have...

• Interest in technical and engineering work
• Ability to use machinery
• Good general physical fitness
• Sense of responsibility
• Ability to work effectively with others and independently
• Ability to work for long periods of time at sea
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: shipping companies including general cargo, container, bulk carrier and tanker companies, drilling platforms and government authorities
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to Contact for more information and advice?

Marine Engine Driver – Traineeships