National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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72603 - Engineer officers, water transport

Engineer officers in water transport, operate and maintain main engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment aboard ships and other self-propelled vessels, and supervise and coordinate the activities of engine room crews. They are employed by marine transportation companies and federal government departments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • chief engineer - water transport
    • engineer officer - water transport
    • fourth engineer - water transport
    • marine engineer officer
    • second engineer
    • third engineer - water transport
    • tugboat engineer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Deck officers, water transport (See 72602 Deck officers, water transport)
    • Managers in transportation (See 70020 Managers in transportation)
    • Marine engineer AND naval engineer (See 21399 Other professional engineers)
    • Marine mechanical engineer (See 21301 Mechanical engineers)
    • Water transport deck and engine room crew (See 74201 Water transport deck and engine room crew)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Operate main engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment aboard ships, such as boilers, steering and deck machinery, motors, pumps, generators and condensers
    • Stand engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
    • Inspect and conduct maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
    • Supervise and coordinate the activities of the engine room crew
    • Maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance and failures.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is required.
    • Completion of a three-year cadet program in marine engineering from an approved marine training institute
      or
      Approximately three years of experience as an engine room crew member and six months of formal training at an approved marine training institute
      or
      Approximately three years of experience as an engine mechanic and six months of experience as an engine room crew member are required for certification as a fourth class marine engineer.
    • A marine engineer officer certificate of competency, issued by Transport Canada, is required.

  • Additional information

    • Fourth class marine engineer certificate is the entry level of a four-level certification program administered by Transport Canada. Progression from one level of certification to the next requires additional experience, training and testing.
    • Mobility between employers is possible for positions requiring the same level of certification.
    • Progression to management positions in transportation is possible with experience.
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