Fitter / engine mechanic – skilled engine rating performing mechanical repairs, fitting and welding on main and auxiliary machinery.
Responsibilities
Carry out welding, cutting and fabrication repairs
Machine parts on lathe / drilling machines
Repair pipes, valves, pumps and mechanical equipment
Follow hot-work permit and fire-watch procedures
Assist in engine and deck maintenance
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW III/5 Able Seafarer Engine (or III/4 RFPEW)
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 PSCRB (if assigned to survival craft / rescue boat crew)
STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
STCW V/1-1 Basic Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Ops or V/1-2 Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Ops (tankers / gas carriers)
STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Welding qualification (e.g., TESDA SMAW NC II or AWS / ASME certified)
Hot-work & fire-watch training