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Marine Technicians

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Marine Technicians

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Marine Technicians

Importance
Activity
82% 

Documenting/Recording Information

  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data

79% 

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect statistical data

73% 

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

73% 

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

72% 

Interacting With Computers

  • develop or maintain databases
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software

69% 

Processing Information

  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • measure, count or weigh products or material
  • develop tables depicting data

69% 

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • make decisions

68% 

Analyzing Data or Information

  • analyze research, test, or analysis data
  • perform tests to assess compliance with standards

68% 

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

  • communicate technical information
  • confer with scientists

68% 

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

  • adhere to safety guidelines
  • determine negligence or violation of laws or regulations
  • ensure compliance with government regulations
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • inspect waste disposal or treatment facilities for regulatory compliance
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting

67% 

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

67% 

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

63% 

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

60% 

Scheduling Work and Activities

60% 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • monitor atmospheric or meteorological processes

59% 

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • follow safe waste disposal procedures
  • use government regulations
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use health or sanitation regulations
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use interviewing techniques
  • # use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of materials testing procedures
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use physical science research techniques
  • use physical science research techniques
  • use scientific research methodology

57% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

56% 

Performing General Physical Activities

56% 

Thinking Creatively

  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • determine specifications

54% 

Developing Objectives and Strategies

  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards

52% 

Controlling Machines and Processes

  • operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use laboratory equipment

52% 

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

  • advise enforcement personnel on environmental standards
  • recommend action to ensure compliance
  • recommend improvements to work methods or procedures


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