Subject Matter Expert – Engine

Synergy Marine Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Marine Group seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Engine to ensure the engine training content in our LMS is accurate and relevant, reflecting shipboard practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

You will develop and review engine training modules, validate scripts and storyboards, and collaborate with content developers, instructional designers, and multimedia teams to deliver compliant, practical material for engineers onboard vessels.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and reviewing engine training content for LMS.
• Ability to validate scripts, storyboards, animations, and modules for technical accuracy.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for documentation and reviews.
• Familiarity with ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL and SMS requirements.
• Knowledge of engine systems, PMS, and shipboard maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review engine-related training content, assessments, and procedures.
• Validate technical accuracy of scripts, storyboards, animations, and e-learning modules.
• Provide practical shipboard knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with content developers, instructional designers, and animation teams.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and industry standards.
• Update training content in line with technological and regulatory changes.

Skills

Maritime training content development

E-learning content review

Technical writing

Communication

MS Office

LMS platforms

Education

CoC as Fourth Engineer/Third Engineer

Job description

Position: Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Engine
Qualification: CoC as Fourth Engineer, Third Engineer, or higher
Experience: Minimum 6–24 months of sea-going experience as a Fourth Engineer and/or Third Engineer

Role Overview

The SME – Engine will provide technical expertise for the development, review, and validation of maritime training content within the Learning Management System (LMS). The role ensures that all learning materials accurately reflect shipboard engineering practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review engine-related training content, assessments, and procedures.
• Validate technical accuracy of scripts, storyboards, animations, and e-learning modules.
• Provide practical shipboard knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with content developers, instructional designers, and animation teams.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and industry standards.
• Update training content in line with technological and regulatory changes.

Technical Knowledge

• Main and auxiliary engines
• Fuel, lubricating oil, and cooling water systems
• Boilers, compressors, and freshwater generators
• Purifiers, separators, OWS, and STP
• Pumps, valves, piping systems, and automation
• Engine room watchkeeping and maintenance practices
• Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)
• Engine room safety and emergency procedures

Regulatory Knowledge

• ISM Code
• SOLAS
• MARPOL
• Company Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Risk Assessment and Permit-to-Work systems

Preferred Skills

• Technical writing and documentation
• E-learning and content review experience
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and LMS platforms
• Technical content and script reviews
• Storyboard validation
• Operational procedures and best-practice guidelines
• Technical support for multimedia and animation projects

The SME – Engine will ensure that all engine-related training content is accurate, practical, compliant, and aligned with real-world shipboard operations.