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Mechanical Engineer, Marine

Aliases: Marine Engineer, Mechanical Designer

Industry/Sector(s): Construction


JOB DESCRIPTION 1
The tasks that a Mechanical Engineer, Marine is expected to perform include:
  • Planning, designing and supervising construction and erection of mechanical equipment of ships, boats, tugs, dredgers etc.
  • Installing and maintaining motors, engines, boilers and auxiliaries and carries out their periodic overhaul
  • Inspecting ships and other marine vessels to assess type and nature of repairs required
  • Preparing cost estimates
  • Examining and approving parts, equipment and materials to be used for additional work or replacement of worn parts
  • Supervising and controlling subordinates attending to repairs on erection work
  • Ensuring efficiency of mechanical equipment fitted to ships

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 2

  • It is not a desk job

  • Need to handle a team of engineers

  • Local travelling is a part of this job role

  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

  • Work from home option is not available

Working hours

  • Construction companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

  • Shift system maybe available

  • Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 3

Minimum-B. Tech (Mechanical)

KEY COMPETENCIES 
  • Knowledge of planning and mechanical equipment of ships, boats, tugs, dredgers etc.
  • Knowledge of assessing the nature of repairs required on ships and marine vessels
  • Proficient in identifying worn parts and replacing them
  • Proficient in supervising and controlling subordinates
  • Well-versed in ensuring efficiency of mechanical equipment fitted to ships
  • Proficient in erection and installation of electric motors or special heating and ventilating system of ships

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 

Coming soon

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 4
Architectural, Marine, Mechanical or Civil Engineering institutes across India

 

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 
http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

 

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES 
http://www.iitg.ac.in/mech/btech_mech.php

 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 

Trainee Mechanical Engineer, Marine → Senior/Research Engineer

Transfer option
  • India: Yes
  • Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS 5

  • For candidates with up to 2 years’ experience –₹ 35,000 to ₹ 37,000 per month

  • For candidates with 2 to 5 years’ experience –  ₹ 44,500 to ₹ 45,500   per month

  • For candidates with over 5 years’ experience – ₹ 53,000 to ₹ 54,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 

Previous relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 7
  • Large construction companies, builders and developers 
  • Mid-sized construction companies, real estate companies, developers and builders
  • Small construction companies that are members of Builders Association of India (BAI)

 

KEYWORDS 

  • Marine Engineer

  • Marine Structural Designer

  • Marine Project Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
StandardCodeDescription
NCO 20152144.1000Mechanical Engineer, Marine
ISCO 20082144 Mechanical Engineers
NIC 200828110; 30111Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines; Building of commercial vessels: passenger vessels, ferry-boats, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, hovercraft (except recreation-type hovercraft) etc.
QP ReferenceNANA
NSQFNANA
REFERENCES 
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National Classification of Occupations Division 2

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Posts Identified to be Reserved for Persons with Disabilities Group ‘C’

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http://www.shine.com/job-search/simple/marine-engineer

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http://www.htcampus.com/subcategory/marine-engineering-colleges-in-india

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http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Marine_Engineer/Salary

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Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Building, Construction and Real Estate Sector (2013 - 17, 2017 - 2022) – A Report” released by NSDC
Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Construction Material and Building Hardware Sector (2013 - 17, 2017 - 2022) – A Report” released by NSDC

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http://jobsearch.naukri.com/mechanical-engineer-jobs

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http://www.csdcindia.org/sites/default/files/Bldg-Const-Real-Estate.pdf
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