What is a marine oiler and how to become one

Key steps to become a marine oiler

1. Explore marine oiler education requirements

   Most common marine oiler degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.6 %

   High School Diploma

   21.1 %

   Master's

   15.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific marine oiler skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Boats	100.00%

3. Complete relevant marine oiler training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New marine oilers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a marine oiler based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real marine oiler resumes.

4. Research marine oiler duties and responsibilities

   • Manage Longshore persons on a daily basis and ensure job duties are performed in an efficient and safe manner.
   • Participate in safety drills including basic firefighting drills and lifeboat drills.
   • Tied/Unty lines and operate boat as required; perform basic and preventative maintenance.
   • Participate in safety drills including basic firefighting drills and lifeboat drills.

5. Apply for marine oiler jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a marine oiler job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams