Description
Operate diesel and gas turbine propulsion plants including related machinery, such as auxiliary boilers, auxiliary engines, incinerators, air compressors, fuel and fuel oil purifiers.
Alternative labels
oversee diesel propulsion plants
conduct diesel propulsion plant operating activities
perform diesel propulsion plant operating activities
operate propulsion plants
manage diesel propulsion plants
ensure operation of diesel propulsion plants
conduct required actions to operate diesel propulsion plants
perform required actions to operate diesel propulsion plants
supervise diesel propulsion plants
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate diesel propulsion plants is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Ship duty engineer: Ship duty engineers share responsibility for most of the content of the ship’s hull. They ensure operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with the ship chief engineer to perform technical operations.
Ship assistant engineer: Ship assistant engineers assist the ship chief engineer and the ship duty engineer in the operations of the ship’s hull. They support the operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with maritime engineers about the performance of technical operations. They also ensure appropriate safety and regulatory standards compliance and are able to take on higher level positions if needed.
Optional skill
Operate diesel propulsion plants is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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