naval-architect/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — naval architect

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2121.00 (Marine Engineers and Naval Architects) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2144; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
• [Supplemental] Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
• [Core] Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
• [Core] Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
• [Supplemental] Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.
• [Core] Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
• [Core] Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
• [Core] Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
• [Core] Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
• [Core] Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
• [Supplemental] Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently.
• [Core] Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
• [Core] Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
• [Core] Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
• [Core] Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
• [Supplemental] Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.
• [Core] Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.
• [Core] Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
• [Core] Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
• [Supplemental] Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.
• [Core] Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
• [Supplemental] Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
• [Core] Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.
• [Core] Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
• [Core] Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
• [Core] Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.
• [Core] Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
• [Supplemental] Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
• [Core] Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
• [Core] Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems.
• Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
• Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
• Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
• Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
• Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
• Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
• Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
• Design structures or facilities.
• Devise research or testing protocols.
• Direct construction activities.
• Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities.
• Direct installation activities.
• Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
• Inspect equipment or systems.
• Maintain electronic equipment.
• Maintain mechanical equipment.
• Maintain operational records or records systems.
• Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
• Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
• Prepare detailed work plans.
• Prepare technical reports for internal use.
• Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
• Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
• Review technical documents to plan work.
• Schedule operational activities.
• Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
• Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.