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How to Become a Marine Engineer

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:10:14 +0000

If you’re interested in becoming a marine engineer, you really have two choices: you can join the royal navy, or you can look into attending a university that offers marine engineering as a focus. You may be surprised to learn that there are actually a number of different universities and institutes that offer marine engineering, and many of them offer top of the line programs. There are both governmental and private institutions that offer marine engineering as well.

If you wish to attend a government sponsored university, you may want to look at Aberdeen College, Lewis Castle College, Liverpool John Moores University, the University of Glasgow, or the University of Ulster. However, in addition to these institutes, there are a number of governmental schools focused on maritime education. These include the Fleetwood Nautical Campus, the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, the Greenwich Maritime Institute, the Lairdside Maritime College, and the Institute of Marine Studies at the University of Plymouth.

As far as private universities go, there’s Bournemouth University, Jewel & Esk Valley College, Orkney College, Southampton Solent University, and Wray Castle. Of course, there are also some private maritime-focused institutes like the Cambridge Academy of Transport, the London Institute of Shipping and Transport, the National Sea Training College, and the Red Ensign Maritime Training.

What Does Marine Engineering Entail

admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:52:14 +0000

Marine engineering has an interesting history, and anyone who goes into the discipline will be following in a long tradition of engineers. Marine engineering first became known as a separate discipline during the second half of the 19th century. This was when marine engines became widespread. During this period, marine engineers were actually called stokers because they had to stoke the fires that provided the power for the steam engines. They continued to stoke the coals for the 19th century and even part of the 20th century, and many marine engineers still use the term stoker as a nickname for their job.

Today, of course, modern marine engines do not run on steam. Most ships use two or four-stroke diesel engines, gas turbine engines, or outboard motors. On some vessels, such as submarines, the marine engineer works on electric motors. These engineers have to have specialized knowledge since these engines are quite different from others. On large vessels, the marine engineer may even oversee a nuclear reactor.

While the source of the power may be different, the basic propeller setup is actually still very similar to those steam powered vessels. Marine engineers are required to have much more extensive knowledge than the early stokers did, but even so, the basic concept of pushing a ship forward has actually changed very little.

Teach the Rules and Regulations

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:00:53 +0000

When you hire on new employees for your construction team, no matter what type of construction you are doing, one thing is very important: making sure that they know the rules and regulations of your job. This not only includes their duties as an employee but the many dos and don’ts of the workplace. If your employees skip over this training, they may cause injury to themselves or others or damage equipment.

What kind of regulations do you need to make certain your employees know? Well, if they’re operating any power tools or large equipment, you need to make certain that they’ve been trained on these tools and vehicles. Have them either take a course in using the tools or vehicle, or have them work with a mentor on the job. This on the job training, or apprenticeship, is often the best way of teaching a new employee how things work.

Safety regulations are also very important, and many construction companies have required safety courses that each employee must complete before they can begin work. Whether this takes the form of a video, a written exam, or simply a discussion of the various safety regulations, make certain every employee completes this training and signs a waiver stating that they understand how to be safe at work.

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Moving up the Ladder

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:36:46 +0000

As with any industry, people in the construction industry often look for advancement. While they may love their position and the work they do, no one wants to stay at the same job level for their entire life. Getting a promotion, after all, almost always involves getting a raise, and everyone needs more money. In the construction world, moving up the ladder isn’t exactly the same as it is in a business environment.

In construction, there are several ways to get promoted. One is to gain the necessary licenses to move into a specialized position. These include plumbing, electrical, and heating/air specializations. Getting these licenses usually involves a combination of passing exams and gaining practical, hands-on training in the field.

Another way of advancing is to move up to a management position. This involves having the necessary knowledge to complete your tasks, getting things done before their deadlines, and showing initiative. Often, staying with the same construction company for a number of years also leads to a management position. Before becoming a crew manager, you may be promoted to a shift manager or other middle-management position. These positions are often training positions that allow upper management to see how well employees do with the lesser responsibilities before promoting them to higher positions.

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After Construction Maintenance

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:35:51 +0000

When most people think of construction or engineering, they think of building buildings or creating prototype models in a workshop. However, there are some aspects of construction and engineering that focus more on maintaining buildings after the construction phase is finished. Working in this field of engineering often means working at physical plants, or the main hub of air conditioning, heating, and electrical systems.

One place these plants are found is on university campuses. Another place may be a large corporate headquarters or a large laboratory. No matter where they are, these plants house the most of the structure’s power system and more. If there’s ever a power outage, a malfunction in the heating or cooling, or some other mechanical failure, it’s these engineers who are called upon to correct the issue.

Working at one of these locations often means being familiar with many different systems and mechanical devices. While you may be hired on as an air and heating specialist, you may also have to occasionally help repair a plumbing problem or take a look at a broken light fixture. This is especially true at small companies where the engineering staff and the maintenance staff are in the same department.

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What are Electrical Engineers?

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:32:25 +0000

One of the fields of engineering that you may choose to specialise in is electrical engineering. Electrical engineers are often called in to work on buildings after the initial framework has been built. They are the ones who will handle running all of the electrical cables through a new building. They are in charge of wiring light fixtures and switches, putting in electrical outlets, hooking the air conditioning and heating system into the building’s electrical grid, and even setting up the fire alarm system. Often, they work with the local power company to connect the building to the city’s power grid.

Electrical engineers need to know how electrical current works and how to control it. They have to know how to set up electrical circuits so that power can be turned on and off safely. Because electrical systems can actually start fires if not installed correctly, electrical engineers must pass various certifications and exams before they can actually start work. Several safety courses are also required.

Like most construction work, apprenticeships in electrical engineering are available. These apprenticeships help new workers learn their trade while at the same time giving them the practical, real world experience that is necessary for some certifications.