engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
Marine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing and testing processes, installation and maintenance of all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They also conduct experiments, collect and analyse data and report their findings.
Competences and skills
83 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesICT software specifications
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
digital
mechanics of vessels
The mechanical aspects and principles of vessels operations, and the technicalities and mechanical composition of boats and ships.
Cross-sector
7 competencesCAE software
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
digital
engineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
material mechanics
The behaviour of solid objects when subjected to stresses and strains, and the methods to calculate these stresses and strains.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
multimedia systems
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
digital
physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
Essential skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceensure vessel compliance with regulations
Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Cross-sector
5 competencesadjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
liaise with engineers
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
read engineering drawings
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 27 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
14 competenceschemical products
The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
cloud technologies
The technologies which enable access to hardware, software, data and services through remote servers and software networks irrespective of their location and architecture.
digital
data mining
The methods of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and databases used to extract content from a dataset.
digital
data storage
The physical and technical concepts of how digital data storage is organised in specific schemes both locally, such as hard-drives and random-access memories (RAM) and remotely, via network, internet or cloud.
digital
energy efficiency
Field of information concerning the reduction of the use of energy. It encompasses calculating the consumption of energy, providing certificates and support measures, saving energy by reducing the demand, encouraging efficient use of fossil fuels, and promoting the use of renewable energy.
green
guidance, navigation and control
The engineering discipline that deals with the design and development of systems that can control the motion of automobiles, ships, space- and aircraft. It includes control over vehicle's trajectory from its present location to a designated target and vehicle's speed and altitude.
information extraction
The techniques and methods used for eliciting and extracting information from unstructured or semi-structured digital documents and sources.
digital
information structure
The type of infrastructure which defines the format of data: semi-structured, unstructured and structured.
digital
naval architecture
The design of sea vessels, the form and stability of hulls. It also deals with the design of offshore structures of all kinds whether commercial or military.
stealth technology
The techniques used to make aircraft, ships, missiles and satellites less detectable to radars and sonars. This includes the design of particular shapes and the development of radar-absorbent material.
synthetic natural environment
The simulation and representation of components of physical world such as climate, wheather and space where military systems exist in order to obtain information and perform tests.
unstructured data
The information that is not arranged in a pre-defined manner or does not have a pre-defined data model and is difficult to understand and find patterns in without using techniques such as data mining.
digital
vessel fuels
The characteristics and properties of vessel fuels and lubricants, and the fuel loading specifications of various types of vessels.
visual presentation techniques
The visual representation and interaction techniques, such as histograms, scatter plots, surface plots, tree maps and parallel coordinate plots, that can be used to present abstract numerical and non-numerical data, in order to reinforce the human understanding of this information.
digital
Cross-sector
13 competencesbattery chemistry
The different battery types according to the representative chemical components used in the anode or the cathode such as zinc-carbon, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, or lithium-ion.
battery components
The physical components, such as wiring, electronics and voltaic cells that can be found in batteries. The components vary according to size and type of battery.
battery fluids
The characteristics and properties of battery fluids.
business intelligence
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
digital
CAD software
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
digital
- Scope note
- CAD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features. For example, CADD systems enable an engineer or architect to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.
composite materials
The properties of different materials developped in a laboratory, their usage per type of products, and how to create them.
environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
green
fluid mechanics
The characteristics and properties of fluids, including gases, liquids and plasmas, at rest and in motion, and the forces on them.
fuel gas
The various qualities, hazards and applications of gaseous fuels, such as oxy-acetylene, oxy-gasoline, oxy-hydrogen and others.
product data management
The use of software to track all information concerning a product such as technical specifications, drawings, design specifications, and production costs.
digital
renewable energy
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. The different technologies used to implement these types of energy to an increasing degree, such as wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, photovoltaics, and concentrated solar power.
green
solar energy
The energy which originates from light and heat from the sun, and which can be harnessed and used as a renewable source of energy using different technologies, such as photovoltaics (PV) for electricity production and solar thermal energy (STE) for thermal energy generation.
green
statistical analysis system software
Specific software system (SAS) used for advanced analytics, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics.
digital
- Scope note
- This includes SPSS
Optional skills and competences 40 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceuse specific data analysis software
Use specific software for data analysis, including statistics, spreadsheets, and databases. Explore possibilities in order to make reports to managers, superiors, or clients.
digital
Sector-specific
11 competencesconduct energy audit
Analyse and evaluate the energy consumption in a systematic manner in order to improve the energy performance.
green
develop waste management processes
Develop equipment, methods, and procedures which can be applied in various types of waste treatment and disposal facilities in order to improve efficiency of waste management processes, reduce environmental impact, and ensure the safety of staff operational in waste management. Trainings for waste incinerators are excluded.
green
disassemble engines
Disassemble internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, transmissions and other components of mechanical equipment.
guarantee customer satisfaction
Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
identify energy needs
Identify the type and amount of energy supply necessary in a building or facility, in order to provide the most beneficial, sustainable, and cost-effective energy services for a consumer.
green
manage data
Administer all types of data resources through their lifecycle by performing data profiling, parsing, standardisation, identity resolution, cleansing, enhancement and auditing. Ensure the data is fit for purpose, using specialised ICT tools to fulfil the data quality criteria.
digital
perform data mining
Explore large datasets to reveal patterns using statistics, database systems or artificial intelligence and present the information in a comprehensible way.
digital
- Scope note
- Includes activities on big data.
position engine on test stand
Position the engine on a stand or in a cell, ready for testing, by using a hoist or overhead crane.
promote sustainable energy
Promote the use of renewable electricity and heat generation sources to organisations and individuals, in order to work towards a sustainable future and encourage sales of renewable energy equipment, such as solar power equipment.
green
re-assemble engines
Re-assemble transport equipment engines after overhaul, inspection, repair, maintenace or cleaning according to blueprints and technical plans.
utilise machine learning
Use techniques and algorithms that are able to extract mastery out of data, learn from it and make predictions, to be used for program optimisation, application adaptation, pattern recognition, filtering, search engines and computer vision.
digital
Cross-sector
28 competencesanalyse big data
Collect and evaluate numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of identifying patterns between the data.
digital
analyse energy consumption
Evaluate and analyse the total amount of energy used by a company or an institution by assessing the needs linked to the operative processes and by identifying the causes of superfluous consumption.
green
analyse production processes for improvement
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
analyse stress resistance of products
Analyse the ability of products to endure stress imposed by temperature, loads, motion, vibration and other factors, by using mathematical formulas and computer simulations.
digital
analyse test data
Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.
assess environmental impact
Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.
green
assess operating cost
Estimate the operating cost in terms of manpower, consumables and maintenance.
calibrate electronic instruments
Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is done in regular intervals which are set by the manufacturer and using calibration devices.
develop energy saving concepts
Use current research results and collaborate with experts to optimise or develop concepts, equipment, and production processes which require a lesser amount of energy such as new insulation practices and materials.
green
disassemble equipment
Disassembles equipment using hand tools in order to clean equipments and to perform regular operational maintenance.
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
green
ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
follow production schedule
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded. Utilise all the information in the actual implementation of the plan.
manage health and safety standards
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
manage quantitative data
Gather, process and present quantitative data. Use the appropriate programs and methods for validating, organising and interpreting data.
digital
- Scope note
- Excludes .
manage supplies
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.
operate battery test equipment
Operate equipment used for battery testing, such as a soldering iron, a battery tester, or a multimeter. Detect flaws affecting the battery's performance, test the battery's capacity for accumulating charge, or test its voltage output.
operate precision measuring equipment
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
oversee quality control
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.
perform physical stress tests on models
Perform tests on products' models to analyse the ability of products to endure temperature, loads, motion, vibration and other factors.
perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
plan manufacturing processes
Determine and schedule production and assembly steps. Plan manpower and equipment needs taking ergonomic considerations into account.
record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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use testing equipment
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
write inspection reports
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.
write stress-strain analysis reports
Write down a report with all your findings encountered during the stress analysis. Write down performances, failures and other conclusions.