Marine Engineer (Communications & Navigation)

MECOMB SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine technology company in Singapore is looking for a technician to conduct radio surveys and troubleshoot marine navigation and communication systems. The ideal candidate will hold a GOC certificate and have 2-5 years of relevant experience in the marine industry. Responsibilities include installation, commissioning, and managing service reports. Opportunities for overseas travel are available.

Qualifications

• GOC certificate holder and trained in radio equipment is mandatory.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of marine equipment.
• 2-5 years' experience in marine and offshore industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Radio survey of GMDSS equipment and install/troubleshoot marine navigation systems.
• Servicing, commissioning, and providing technical support for communication systems.
• Complete service reports and manage service records.

Skills

Installation and troubleshooting

Marine navigation systems

Communication systems

Technical support

Service report management

Education

Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in Electronics/Communications/RF Technology

Job description

Responsibility

• Able to conduct Radio survey of GMDSS equipment. Installation/troubleshooting/servicing in Marine navigation systems such as Marine Radar, Gyro compass, Magnetic compass, autopilot, echo sounder, speed log, steering – FFU/NFU, weather fax, wind speed/direction etc
• Installation/troubleshooting/servicing in communication systems such as GMDSS, VHF/UHF, MF/HF SSB, NBDP, NDB, Navtex, Inmarsat, FBB, Local Area networks, email system etc.
• Servicing, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of marine communication and navigation equipment.
• Providing technical support on email / phone enquiries to service coordinators.
• Mainly job duties at Shipyard, anchorage, and overseas for installation, commissioning, service, troubleshooting, repair and warranty.
• Ensure conformance to ensure test results are consistent.
• Completion of Installation and commissioning work with proper reports.
• Management of Service reports, record on service, maintenance, warranty, and repair works are given.
• Liaison with Service Coordinator and relevant suppliers to provide technical solutions for defect reports relating to equipment and follow up to customer’s requirements.
• Work experience with Radar, Echosounder, Autopilot, Speed log, Radio Equipment, MF/HF, VHF, Fleet Broadband, VSAT and etc. is an advantage.
• Prepare the service reports after completion of jobs.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a GOC certificate holder and trained radio equipment.
• Should have GOC for carrying out Radio Survey and should have makers training and approval for Marine Communication Equipment
• Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in Electronics/Communications/ RF Technology/ Marine or relevant working experience in installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of marine navigation equipment.
• Able to travel overseas, especially on short notice.
• Above 2 – 5 years’ experience in marine & offshore industries.
• Shipyard Safety Instruction Course.