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First Engineer Resume Keywords & CV (Maritime)

Not getting selected for First Engineer roles?

You may have the experience — but if your CV doesn’t include the exact engine systems, PMS tools, and keywords companies scan for, it gets filtered out automatically.

✔ Engine room systems & maintenance

✔ PMS & machinery expertise

✔ Improve your ATS match score

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Core First Engineer keywords

First Engineer • Engine room operations • Marine diesel engines • Auxiliary engines • Boilers • Pumps • Compressors • HVAC systems • Electrical systems • Machinery troubleshooting • Preventive maintenance

Systems & tools (high impact)

Planned Maintenance System (PMS) • AMOS • Engine performance monitoring • Fuel systems • Spare parts management • Dry dock experience • Technical inspections

Compliance & maritime standards

STCW • ISM Code • Safety procedures • Maritime compliance • Engine room safety • Vessel operations

👉 Most First Engineer CVs are missing critical systems or tools.

See your keyword gaps →

CV → Keyword Match → ATS Score → Interview or Rejection

If your match score is too low, your CV is rejected before the company even reviews it.

Example of weak CV

Job requires: "Engine maintenance and troubleshooting"
CV says: "Worked in engine department"

Worked in engine room • Assisted maintenance • Helped crew

Better example

Maintained main and auxiliary engines (MAN B&W) • Managed PMS using AMOS • Performed troubleshooting on pumps and compressors • Reduced downtime by 15% • Supported dry dock operations

What most First Engineer CVs miss

No specific engine types (MAN, Wärtsilä)
No systems listed (pumps, boilers, HVAC)
No PMS tools (AMOS)
No measurable impact (downtime, efficiency)

This is why experienced engineers still don’t get interviews.

How to improve your First Engineer CV

List engine types and machinery systems
Include PMS tools (AMOS)
Add measurable results (downtime reduction, efficiency)
Match your CV to each job

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Most candidates don’t know what they’re missing until they check.

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