Sailors and Marine Oilers
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.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Sailors and Marine Oilers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Trainee Sailors and Marine Oiler → Technician Sailors and Marine Oiler → Senior Technician Sailors and Marine Oiler → Lead Technician Sailors and Marine Oiler
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
79K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $32,240 - $43,975/year With equity/bonuses: $35,464 - $52,770 Top markets (SF/NYC): $37,076 - $52,770 Execute core tasks using Operations…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $22,568 - $39,578 Year 2-3: Junior level $43,975 - $52,925 Year 4-6: Mid level $52,925 - $57,381 Year 7-10: Senior level $57,381 - $70,817 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Sailors and Marine Oiler genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operations Monitoring and Operation and Control You communicate…
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