What is a marine service manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a marine service manager

1. Explore marine service manager education requirements

   Most common marine service manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.2 %

   Associate

   14.3 %

   High School Diploma

   12.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific marine service manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   USCG	16.23%
   Coast Guard	14.01%
   Safety Training	13.59%
   Boats	12.42%
   Vessel Operations	11.73%

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3. Complete relevant marine service manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New marine service managers 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 service manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real marine service manager resumes.

4. Research marine service manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage Longshore persons on a daily basis and ensure job duties are performed in an efficient and safe manner.
   • Coordinate and participate with the installation teams to help troubleshoot problems and resolve customer concerns while managing service and commissioning engineers.
   • Act as full charge bookkeeper including A/P, A/R, and payroll.
   • Generate payroll reports for safety department.

5. Apply for marine service manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a marine service manager 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