Service Engineer – Propulsion

AEGIR-Marine; Wijk bij Duurstede; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International Environment

Competitive Package

AEGIR Academy

Family Culture

Job summary

AEGIR-Marine, a brand-independent expert in stern tube seals and marine propulsion, is seeking a Service Engineer – Propulsion to join our team in Dubai. You will represent AEGIR-Marine on-site at customer locations, onboard vessels, and in our workshop facilities, primarily serving the Middle East and Africa region.

You will perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhauls across CPP, FPP, tunnel and azimuth thrusters, shaft lines, and sealing systems, diagnosing complex

Responsibilities

• Inspection & Overhaul: Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and commissioning of marine propulsion equipment (CPP, FPP, gearboxes, tunnel/transverse thrusters, azimuth thrusters, shaft lines, and sealing systems).
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment faults, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and recommend long-term technical solutions.
• On-Site & Workshop Support: Attend emergency vessel breakdowns, scheduled drydocking’s, and planned maintenance at customer sites, onboard vessels, or within the AEGIR-Marine workshop in Dubai.
• Technical Reporting: Prepare clear service reports, risk assessments (LMRA/HSE), inspection findings, root cause analyses, and repair recommendations in accordance with AEGIR-Marine and OEM standards.
• Leadership & Coordination: Collaborate with vessel owners, ship managers, classification societies, agents, and subcontractors. Lead or supervise technicians on assigned jobs while working independently when required.
• Safety & Quality: Adhere strictly to company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies and applicable ISO standards across all activities.

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE & Namibia Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Field Service & Operations

In Short

Are you a driven, hands-on technical professional with proven experience in the maritime industry? AEGIR-Marine is looking for a skilled Service Engineer – Propulsion to join our team in Dubai. In this role, you represent AEGIR-Marine directly on-site at customer locations, onboard vessels, and within our workshop facilities. The position primarily covers the Middle East and Africa region, with opportunities to work on worldwide assignments if required.

About the Role & AEGIR-Marine

AEGIR-Marine is a brand-independent expert in stern tube seals and marine propulsion systems. We are built on quality, flexibility, and a no-nonsense service culture. As a Service Engineer, you carry out inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhauls across a wide range of marine propulsion systems, including CPP, FPP, tunnel thrusters, azimuth thrusters, shaft lines, and sealing systems. You diagnose complex mechanical and hydraulic issues, identify root causes, and execute reliable technical solutions—often under tight schedules.

Your Responsibilities

• Inspection & Overhaul: Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and commissioning of marine propulsion equipment (CPP, FPP, gearboxes, tunnel/transverse thrusters, azimuth thrusters, shaft lines, and sealing systems).
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment faults, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and recommend long-term technical solutions.
• On-Site & Workshop Support: Attend emergency vessel breakdowns, scheduled drydocking’s, and planned maintenance at customer sites, onboard vessels, or within the AEGIR-Marine workshop in Dubai.
• Technical Reporting: Prepare clear service reports, risk assessments (LMRA/HSE), inspection findings, root cause analyses, and repair recommendations in accordance with AEGIR-Marine and OEM standards.
• Leadership & Coordination: Collaborate with vessel owners, ship managers, classification societies, agents, and subcontractors. Lead or supervise technicians on assigned jobs while working independently when required.
• Safety & Quality: Adhere strictly to company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies and applicable ISO standards across all activities.

What We Offer

• International Environment: A dynamic and varied role within a fast-growing, international maritime service leader.
• Competitive Package: An attractive salary and benefits package tailored to working in the Dubai region and global field operations.
• AEGIR Academy: Continuous technical growth and skill enhancement through specialized training via the AEGIR Academy framework.
• Family Culture: A warm, collaborative, and informal working culture where personal ownership, initiative, and team spirit are highly valued.