Sailors and Marine Oilers Go Back to List Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Facilities management software

Tasks
	Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
	Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
	Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
	Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
	Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
	Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
	Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port.
	Overhaul lifeboats or lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
	Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
	Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.

Skills
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $46,983.00 $22.59  $16.51  $18.01 - $25.99  Bridgeport/Stamford $48,034.00 $23.09  $14.09  $14.87 - $29.21  New London/Norwich $48,772.00 $23.44  $15.61  $16.01 - $25.99

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   43   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow much faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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