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Marine Engineer Merchant Marine / Shoreside
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What they do
A Marine Engineer or Architect designs, constructs, tests, and maintains ships and other water-going vessels. May specialize in marine engineering and work on the mechanical systems that propel vehicles. May specialize in marine or naval architecture and focus on the basic structure and design of a ship. May specialize in a particular type of vessel, or a system or process involved in ship design.
$102,256 / year median in Maine
+1% projected growth
Job Description
We are particularly interested in engineers coming from commercial vessels, container ships, tankers, offshore vessels, or other Merchant Marine environments . The position requires a strong, well-rounded mechanical background. The right candidate does not need to come directly from the recreational boat or yacht industry; Royal River is interested in technically strong engineers who can troubleshoot complex systems and adapt their experience to smaller vessels. Key Experience We're Looking For Merchant Marine or commercial vessel engineering experience Marine diesel engines and mechanical systems Hydraulics and pumps Refrigeration and HVAC systems Electrical troubleshooting Generators and auxiliary equipment Preventive maintenance and repair Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability Ability to work across multiple vessel systems rather than specializing in only one area This is particularly well suited for a former Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, Second Assistant Engineer, Third Assistant Engineer, QMED, or experienced marine engineer who wants to come ashore permanently.