Trainee Marine Engineer
Key Information
Location
Offshore / onshore
Work environment
Site
Work area
Ports and harbours
Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor
Applicable project phase
Construction / operations (depending on vessel type)
Tasks and responsibilities
A Trainee Marine Engineer completes a traineeship program to become a qualified Watchkeeper Engineer and obtain an Engineering Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency (CoC). A traineeship typically includes 36 weeks of study completing a workshop skills equivalent qualification (this is not required if the student already holds a recognised trade certificate), completing a Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper), and undertaking 36 weeks of sea service on vessels of greater than or equal to 750KW. Once qualified, an Engineer Watchkeeper can work on any vessel of any size, anywhere in the world.
Example competencies
Qualifications
Current AMSA Medical
Year 12 school certificate or equivalent
Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
Current Australian passport
Recognised trade certificate highly desirable
Experience
Experience working on site with a rostered rotation either at sea, on an industrial / mining site or military highly desirable but not mandatory
Experience in marine sector highly desirable but not mandatory
Skills and knowledge
Strong communication skills with the ability to work with different nationalities and cultural groups
Familiarity with engines and mechanical aptitude highly desirable
Physical requirements
Physical capability to pass AMSA medical (including colour blindness test)
Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster
Ability to pass a BOSIET (if required)
Availability to mobilise and demobilise on vessel internationally if required
‘Hands on’ with good manual dexterity
Personal attributes
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing logistical requirements
Team player who can work independently
Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture
