Marine Diesel Service Engineer - Overhaul Lead Technician

Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 502,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd. seeks a Service Engineer with hands-on experience in marine diesel engines to join our maintenance team.

You will lead a small crew and ensure safe work practices while performing overhauls and diagnostics on auxiliary and main engines in vessel or yard settings. The role requires reading and applying technical manuals, coordinating with the superintendent and vessel crew, and delivering practical fault-finding and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with marine diesel engines.
• Experience in full engine overhauls (cylinder head, piston, liner work, fuel system, turbochargers).
• Ability to read technical manuals and follow overhaul procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Capable of leading a small team and ensuring safe work practices.
• English proficiency adequate to coordinate with superintendent and vessel crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and ensure safe work practices.
• Coordinate with superintendent and vessel crew.
• Overhaul and diagnose marine diesel engines per procedures.
• Read and apply technical manuals during maintenance.

Skills

Marine diesel engines

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

English communication

Experience

Education

Technical/marine engineering education

Job description

Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd. seeks a Service Engineer with hands-on experience in marine diesel engines to join our maintenance team.

You will lead a small crew and ensure safe work practices while performing overhauls and diagnostics on auxiliary and main engines in vessel or yard settings. The role requires reading and applying technical manuals, coordinating with the superintendent and vessel crew, and delivering practical fault-finding and troubleshooting.