Group
Occupation
313431 Marine Engineer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
313431 Marine Engineer
Controls and manages the operation, maintenance and repair of a ship's machinery and equipment.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Manages the operation and maintenance of a ship's mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-generating and fire control systems
- Conducts regular inspections of machinery and equipment, and diagnoses issues on board the ship
- Plans, coordinates, supervises and carries out repair and maintenance activities
- Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations and procedures in the operation of equipment
- Keeps records of equipment performance, fuel consumption and maintenance activities
- Orders and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies for the ship's machinery