MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Position Summary

The Service Engineer is responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, overhaul, testing, commissioning, and technical support of marine propulsion systems and mechanical equipment used onboard vessels, offshore platforms, FPSOs, shipyards, and industrial facilities. The role requires extensive practical experience in marine main engine servicing, auxiliary machinery overhaul, rotating equipment maintenance, and field service activities both locally and overseas.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and complete overhaul of marine main propulsion diesel engines.
• Perform overhaul, servicing, and commissioning of medium-speed and low-speed marine diesel engines.
• Conduct maintenance and repair of auxiliary engines and diesel generator engines.
• Perform dismantling, inspection, measurement, refurbishment, assembly, alignment, and commissioning of marine mechanical equipment.
• Execute repair and overhaul of pumps, compressors, blowers, gearboxes, winches, cranes, hydraulic systems, and other rotating equipment.
• Perform maintenance and overhaul of propulsion-related mechanical systems, including shafting, bearings, couplings, seals, and lubrication systems.
• Carry out precision measurements using engineering measuring instruments and prepare dimensional inspection reports.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using vibration analysis, performance testing, alignment checks, and condition monitoring techniques.
• Conduct troubleshooting of engine performance issues, lubrication systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, starting air systems, and exhaust systems.
• Supervise engine dismantling and reassembly during dry docking and vessel repair projects.
• Perform emergency breakdown repair onboard vessels, offshore installations, and customer facilities.
• Prepare technical service reports, inspection findings, repair recommendations, and work completion documentation.
• Coordinate with shipowners, shipyards, classification societies, equipment manufacturers, and clients during repair activities.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OEM procedures, Class requirements, and international marine standards.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, sea trials, and performance testing where required.
• Support project planning, manpower allocation, spare parts identification, and procurement requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians during complex overhaul projects.
• Travel internationally at short notice to support vessels and offshore projects.

Equipment Experience Required

The Service Engineer shall possess hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of the following equipment:

• Marine Main Engines
• Auxiliary Machinery

• Marine Generator Engines
• Diesel Generators
• Emergency Generator Sets
• Air Compressors
• Screw Compressors
• Pumps (Centrifugal, Gear, Screw, Positive Displacement)
• Hydraulic Pumps
• Fuel Oil Pumps
• Lubricating Oil Pumps
• Ballast Pumps
• Cooling Water Pumps

Mechanical Marine Equipment

• Gearboxes
• Propeller Shaft Systems
• Stern Tube Systems
• Bearings
• Mechanical Seals
• Fresh Water Generators
• Hydraulic Power Packs
• Winches
• Windlasses
• Cranes
• Deck Machinery
• Steering Gear Systems
• Valves and Valve Actuators

Technical Skills

• Marine diesel engine overhaul
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Rotating equipment maintenance
• Precision measurement and alignment
• Shaft alignment
• Bearing inspection and replacement
• Engine timing adjustment
• Fuel injection system servicing
• Turbocharger maintenance
• Hydraulic system repair
• Mechanical seal replacement
• Vibration analysis
• Root cause failure analysis
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Reading engineering drawings and OEM manuals
• Preparation of technical reports

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6–10 years of relevant experience in marine engine repair, mechanical equipment overhaul, or field service engineering.
• Experience working onboard vessels, offshore facilities, or shipyards.
• Ability to travel internationally on short notice for vessel attendance and emergency repair works.
• Good communication and technical reporting skills.

Working Environment

The position involves workshop activities, onboard vessel attendance, offshore assignments, shipyard projects, and overseas travel. The engineer will frequently work during vessel dry dockings, shutdowns, emergency breakdowns, and time-critical maintenance operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence.