Senior Port Engineer – Harbour Tug & Propulsion

PT Waruna Nusa Sentana (MJS Line); Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 650,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Waruna Shipping Group is seeking an experienced Port Engineer in Jakarta to oversee vessel machinery and propulsion systems, coordinate troubleshooting, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the fleet. The role requires coordinating with shipboard crews, yards, and vendors to plan maintenance and major repairs.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years as a Chief Engineer on Harbour Tug, ASD Tug, or AHTS vessels, plus 1+ year shore-based experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Chief Engineer on Harbour Tug, ASD Tug, or AHTS vessels.
• Preferably 1+ year of shore-based experience in a technical or marine engineering role.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting vessel machinery failures and propulsion systems.
• Good understanding of marine machinery, propulsion systems, maintenance, and vessel technical operations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination with vessel crews, shipyards, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support the technical condition and performance of vessels, particularly machinery and propulsion systems.
• Provide technical support and coordinate troubleshooting of machinery and propulsion system failures.
• Analyze technical issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize disruptions.
• Coordinate with vessel crews, chief engineers, shipyards, and vendors for repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor planned and corrective maintenance to ensure reliability and readiness.
• Conduct vessel visits and inspections to assess machinery condition and performance.
• Support major repairs, overhauls, dry-docking, and technical projects.
• Review reports and data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure activities comply with company procedures, class, and MARPOL and ISM requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to technical issues, repairs, and machinery.

Skills

Chief Engineer experience

Vessel machinery knowledge

Propulsion systems expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Maritime regulations knowledge

Communication & coordination

Job description

Waruna Shipping Group is seeking an experienced Port Engineer in Jakarta to oversee vessel machinery and propulsion systems, coordinate troubleshooting, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the fleet. The role requires coordinating with shipboard crews, yards, and vendors to plan maintenance and major repairs.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years as a Chief Engineer on Harbour Tug, ASD Tug, or AHTS vessels, plus 1+ year shore-based experience.