Engine Room Rating

POSH Fleet Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

POSH Fleet Services Pte Ltd is hiring an Engine Room Rating to join our marine engineering team aboard our fleet of vessels in Singapore. You will support routine engine department operations, assist with maintenance, watchkeeping, and enforce safety and environmental procedures.

The role requires STCW III/5, STCW endorsements, a valid medical certificate, and a minimum of 12 months at rank. Opportunities for professional development and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires STCW III/5 certification and STCW endorsements.
• Valid Medical certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum 12 months experience in rank on a similar vessel.
• Practical marine engineering training or certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Watchkeeping, routine engine room operations, and maintenance tasks.
• Assist in planned maintenance and on-call engineering tasks.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to environmental procedures.
• Follow instructions from Chief/2nd Engineer and cooperate with team.

Skills

Watchkeeping

Maintenance

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

STCW III/5

STCW endorsements

Medical certificate

12 months at rank (vessel)

Tools

PMS knowledge

Vibration analysis tools

Oil analysis familiarity

Hand & power tools

Job description

Join our professional marine engineering team as an Engine Room Rating aboard our fleet of vessels. This role supports safe and efficient engine department operations, routine machinery maintenance, watchstanding, and compliance with safety and environmental procedures. The Engine Room Rating will report to the Chief Engineer and 2nd Engineer, assist with routine and emergency engineering tasks, and contribute to the vessel’s operational readiness and adherence to international and company standards.

Primary Responsibilities for Engine Room Rating - watchkeeping, maintenance, safety

• Responsible to the 1st Engineer/ 2nd Engineer for:

  • General Engine room cleanliness of paintwork, plates, ladders, handrails and bilges.

  • If employed as watch keepers, responsible to the respective engineer of the watch for monitoring machinery, and/or general cleanliness as required.

  • If employed on a day work basis, responsible for maintenance, painting and general cleanliness of the engine room and other machinery spaces.

Required Qualifications - certification, experience, medical fitness

• Certificate as per STCW reg III/5

• STCW endorsements

• Valid Medical certificate

• Minimum 12 months of experience in rank and similar type of vessel.

Preferred Skills - technical training, troubleshooting, specialized experience

• Formal technical training or certification in marine engineering, mechanical or electrical trades is advantageous (e.g., marine diesel mechanic courses).

• Experience with offshore support, or energy-sector vessels, including familiarity with hazardous-area equipment, inert gas, and cargo-related pumping systems preferred.

• Practical knowledge of planned maintenance systems (PMS), basic fault diagnosis tools, vibration and oil analysis familiarity, and use of hand and power tools for mechanical and minor electrical repairs.

• Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and safe working practices with the ability to follow instructions and take initiative under supervision.

Work Environment & Conditions - seafaring life, rotations, safety

• Seagoing position with rotational deployments; assignments may include extended periods onboard with defined on/off rotation schedules.

• Work in confined spaces, engine-room environments with heat, noise, moving machinery, and during inclement weather when required; must operate safely around fuels, oils, and hazardous substances.

• Must comply with medical fitness standards, vaccinations, and company pre-employment screening requirements.

Compensation & Benefits - competitive pay, seafarer benefits, development

• Competitive salary and marine benefits aligned with industry standards for engine-room ratings on energy-sector and commercial vessels.

• Comprehensive health coverage, life insurance, paid leave, retirement/savings plans, and repatriation benefits per company policy.

• Opportunities for professional development, onboard training, and career progression into motorman, Oiler, or officer-level engineering roles.