Junior PMS Engineer

Wilhelmsen Ship Management; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Chennai is seeking a Junior PMS Engineer to join the Global PMS Support Team. You will build PMS component structures, create maintenance jobs from maker's manuals, and maintain high-quality data in the PMS database.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years maritime experience, a degree in Marine/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Nautical Science, strong Excel skills, and basic SQL knowledge. Onboarding is full-time in Chennai with opportunities across the global fleet.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant maritime experience is required.
• Experience in PMS, maintenance planning, technical documentation, or data management is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nautical Science, or a related discipline.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, filtering, and reporting.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Previous onboard sailing experience (Engine or Deck) will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain PMS component structures based on vessel technical documentation and approved company standards.
• Review maker's manuals, technical drawings, and equipment documentation to create and update maintenance jobs, checklists, and intervals in the PMS.
• Extract, analyze, validate, and update technical maintenance data within the PMS System.
• Ensure PMS component structures and maintenance jobs comply with as per Company standards and best practices.
• Perform quality assurance checks on PMS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Support fleet-wide PMS database-building and improvement projects.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and database tools to analyze, validate, and manage PMS data.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on PMS and project requirements.
• Liaise with vessel personnel and internal stakeholders to obtain and clarify technical information when required.
• Contribute to team objectives and perform other duties assigned by the Team Lead.

Skills

Excel

English (written & spoken)

SQL

Education

Marine/Mech/Elect Eng or Nautical Science

Tools

SQL

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex. Junior PMS Engineer Wilhelmsen Ship Management is a third-party ship manager providing a wide range of maritime services worldwide. With a strong workforce of shore-based employees and seafarers, we operate one of the world's largest maritime networks across more than 70 countries. Wilhelmsen Ship Management Chennai is looking for a Junior PMS Engineer to join the Global PMS Support Team. This position is offered full time basis. We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong technical aptitude and interest in Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS). The successful candidate will play a key role in building PMS component structures, creating maintenance jobs from maker's manuals, and maintaining high-quality technical data within the PMS database.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain PMS component structures based on vessel technical documentation and approved company standards.
• Review maker's manuals, technical drawings, and equipment documentation to create and update maintenance jobs, checklists, and intervals in the PMS.
• Extract, analyze, validate, and update technical maintenance data within the PMS System.
• Ensure PMS component structures and maintenance jobs comply with as per Company standards and best practices.
• Perform quality assurance checks on PMS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Support fleet-wide PMS database-building and improvement projects.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and database tools to analyze, validate, and manage PMS data.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on PMS and project requirements.
• Liaise with vessel personnel and internal stakeholders to obtain and clarify technical information when required.
• Contribute to team objectives and perform other duties assigned by the Team Lead.

Qualifications and Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant maritime experience is required.
• Experience in PMS, maintenance planning, technical documentation, or data management is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nautical Science, or a related discipline.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, filtering, and reporting.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Previous onboard sailing experience (Engine or Deck Department) will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and data quality.

Application Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 Work Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu. #LI-POST #WSM

Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is now a comprehensive global maritime group providing essential products and services to the merchant fleet, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we also seek to develop new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues across more than 60 countries, we take innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.