vessel-engine-inspector/references/skills.md

Competences — vessel engine inspector

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/da6220cb-21ee-4076-8796-1e922b44c394).

Essential

• apply vessel engine regulations (skill/competence)
• conduct performance tests (skill/competence)
• diagnose defective engines (skill/competence)
• electromechanics (knowledge)
• engine components (knowledge)
• engineering processes (knowledge)
• inspect quality of products (skill/competence)
• inspect vessel manufacturing (skill/competence)
• manage health and safety standards (skill/competence)
• mechanics (knowledge)
• mechanics of vessels (knowledge)
• operate precision measuring equipment (skill/competence)
• operation of different engines (knowledge)
• perform inspections required by international conventions (skill/competence)
• quality assurance procedures (knowledge)
• read engineering drawings (skill/competence)
• read standard blueprints (skill/competence)
• use technical documentation (skill/competence)
• use testing equipment (skill/competence)
• write inspection reports (skill/competence)

Optional

• act as contact person during equipment incident (skill/competence)
• disassemble engines (skill/competence)
• engineering principles (knowledge)
• evaluate engine performance (skill/competence)
• inspect vessel (skill/competence)
• issue licences (skill/competence)
• lead inspections (skill/competence)
• liaise with engineers (skill/competence)
• maintain test equipment (skill/competence)
• manage maintenance operations (skill/competence)
• perform test run (skill/competence)
• position engine on test stand (skill/competence)
• prepare audit activities (skill/competence)
• re-assemble engines (skill/competence)
• record test data (skill/competence)
• send faulty equipment back to assembly line (skill/competence)
• supervise staff (skill/competence)
• supervise work (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 7 ads, as of 2026-07-20)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

• data analysis — 43 %
• diesel engine inspection — 43 %
• diesel engine maintenance — 29 %
• diesel engine repair — 29 %
• engineering analysis — 29 %
• combat systems maintenance — 29 %
• maintenance planning — 29 %
• readiness assessment — 29 %
• troubleshooting — 29 %
• technical training — 14 %
• technical problem-solving — 14 %
• technical project execution — 14 %
• technical project implementation — 14 %
• technical project oversight — 14 %
• personnel supervision — 14 %
• propulsion plant operation — 14 %
• propulsion system operation — 14 %
• technical leadership — 14 %
• operational oversight — 14 %
• parts disassembly — 14 %
• parts reassembly — 14 %
• performance analysis — 14 %
• inspection programs — 14 %
• marine diesel repair — 14 %
• mechanical issue diagnosis — 14 %
• failure analysis — 14 %
• machinery vibration analysis — 14 %
• maintenance expertise — 14 %
• maintenance management — 14 %
• diagnostics — 14 %
• diesel engine diagnosis — 14 %
• corrective action recommendations — 14 %
• engineering support — 14 %
• diesel propulsion system maintenance — 14 %
• engine overhaul — 14 %
• diesel engine operation — 14 %
• electrical system repair — 14 %
• electronic controls troubleshooting — 14 %
• engine assessment — 14 %

Methods

• depot-level maintenance — 29 %
• acceptance testing — 14 %
• availability planning — 14 %
• depot maintenance — 14 %
• organizational-level maintenance — 14 %
• modernization — 14 %
• navy maintenance procedures — 14 %
• readiness assessments — 14 %
• repair — 14 %
• sea trials — 14 %
• lifecycle maintenance — 14 %
• shipyard operations — 14 %
• testing — 14 %

Responsibilities

• technical guidance — 29 %
• compliance assurance — 29 %
• data analysis — 14 %
• advising on maintenance — 14 %
• apprentice technician guidance — 14 %
• corrective actions — 14 %
• cost control evaluation — 14 %
• customer communication — 14 %
• equipment adjustments — 14 %
• engineering oversight — 14 %
• engine inspection — 14 %
• diesel engine inspection — 14 %
• repair completion — 14 %
• repair documentation — 14 %
• report development — 14 %
• report preparation — 14 %
• report writing — 14 %
• safety adherence — 14 %
• on-the-job training — 14 %
• part inspection — 14 %
• performance analysis — 14 %
• performance verification — 14 %
• performing inspections — 14 %
• personnel mentorship — 14 %
• maintenance performance — 14 %
• failure diagnosis — 14 %
• government stakeholder coordination — 14 %
• inspection — 14 %
• inspection oversight — 14 %
• inspection program management — 14 %
• marine engine repair — 14 %
• issue resolution — 14 %
• maintenance planning — 14 %
• service documentation maintenance — 14 %
• technical management — 14 %
• technical oversight — 14 %
• technical personnel supervision — 14 %
• system troubleshooting — 14 %
• team leadership — 14 %
• technical assistance — 14 %
• personnel supervision — 14 %
• project oversight — 14 %
• trend identification — 14 %
• work environment maintenance — 14 %
• technical report development — 14 %
• technical team supervision — 14 %