CVJobMatch
Chief Engineer Resume Keywords
Not getting interviews for Chief Engineer maritime roles?
Your CV might not match what shipping companies and ATS systems are actually scanning for.
✔ Maritime & offshore keywords
✔ Engine room & compliance skills
✔ Improve your ATS match score
Check my CV match →
What happens when you apply
Resume → Keyword Match → ATS Score → Interview
If your CV doesn’t match the job description, it gets filtered out automatically.
Top Chief Engineer resume keywords
Chief Engineer • Engine room management • Marine diesel engines • Ship maintenance • Preventive maintenance • STCW • ISM Code • Safety procedures • Machinery operation • Troubleshooting • Technical inspections • Vessel operations • Compliance • Dry dock • Crew management
See what I'm missing →
Common vessel types
Tankers • Offshore vessels • Bulk carriers • Container ships • Cruise ships • LNG carriers
Marine systems & tools
PMS (Planned Maintenance System) • SMS (Safety Management System) • Engine monitoring systems • Fuel systems • Power generation • Hydraulic systems
What ATS looks for
- Engine room leadership and management
- Marine engines and systems experience
- STCW and ISM compliance
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Vessel type experience
What shipping companies actually care about
- Engine uptime and reliability
- Safety and compliance (ISM, SOLAS)
- Crew leadership and coordination
- Cost control and maintenance efficiency
Example of weak CV
Job requires: "Engine room management and maintenance"
CV says: "Worked onboard vessel"
Worked onboard ship • Helped with maintenance • Assisted crew
Better example
Managed engine room operations • Maintained marine diesel engines • Ensured STCW and ISM compliance • Led maintenance and inspections
Fix my CV →
How to improve your Chief Engineer CV
- Use exact maritime and technical keywords
- Include certifications (STCW, licenses)
- Show vessel types and systems
- Focus on measurable impact
- Match your CV to each job
Improve your CV step-by-step
👉 Paste your CV and job description here
and instantly see what you're missing.
Optimize my CV →
Related pages