Jobs available in the engine room aboard merchant vessels, including specific requirements, salaries and benefits
Requirements
Previous training process and extensive experience in the field, in similar or subordinate position. He must be expert in mechanic systems, diesel engines, hydraulic equipment, etc, and able to improvise and solve any possible problem or mechanic failure.
Duties
Responsible for this section of the maintenance personnel, supervises their activities and makes sure that everything is kept in good condition, assisting directly in the different tasks, in case of necessity or emergency.
Salary
3,000 - 3,500 dollars/euros a month (approx.).
Requirements
Previous training process and experience in the field. Mechanic must be a skilful person, familiarized with any mechanic systems, diesel engines, hydraulic equipment, etc, able to improvise and solve any possible problem or mechanic failure.
Duties
They carry out daily preventive maintenance and possible repairs of the mechanic equipment on board.
Salary
2,800 - 3,200 dollars/euros a month (approx.).
Requirements
Diploma from a recognized maritime school, at least 2 years experience in similar position.
Duties
Person in charge of the daily cleaning and minor maintenance of mechanical systems.
Salary
1,400 - 2,400 dollars/euros a month (approx.).
Requirements
Basic knowledge of mechanics.
Duties
Lubricates moving components of the engines and their auxiliary equipment; monitors and controls indicators and gauges of temperature, pressure, condition of the systems, oil level, etc; takes part in specific mechanical operations, such as transferring oil, fuel and other fluids; and assists in general maintenance in the engine room.
Salary
1,400 - 2,400 dollars/euros a month (approx.).
Requirements
Entry-level position that requires no previous experience.
Duties
General cleaning of the engine room and its tools and instruments.
Salary
1,200 - 2,200 dollars/euros a month (approx.).
Requirements
Entry-level position that requires no previous experience.
Duties
General assistance in different tasks in the engine room, such as maintenance and minor repairs.
Salary
1,200 - 2,200 dollars/euros a month (approx.).
The maritime cluster offers considerable job opportunities to workers and professionals unemployed or seeking for an occupational change.
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There is a large diversity of positions and jobs to be filled aboard merchant vessels.
We would like to offer you a listing of the most in-demand positions in this segment of the maritime sector.
EnterLeaving aside professional maritime personnel, working in the merchant marine may offer a unique opportunity to develop more professionalism and skills than in a land-based position.
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