Marine Mechanical Engineer

OCEANSTAR ELITE ENGINEERING GROUPS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm is seeking a mechanical engineer to provide support for marine and hull-related systems on FPSOs and offshore vessels. The role involves maintaining marine mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with international standards, and participating in operational support and technical evaluations. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering and 8–15 years of experience in the offshore engineering sector. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of marine mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in FPSO, offshore vessels, or marine engineering.
• Strong knowledge of marine mechanical systems and Class requirements.
• Experience working with shipyards, Class societies, and offshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain marine mechanical systems including ballast and bilge systems.
• Support FPSO hull and marine systems design and modification.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables like specifications and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with Class rules and international standards.

Skills

Marine mechanical systems knowledge

Engineering deliverables review

Compliance with Class standards

Operational troubleshooting

HAZID and HAZOP participation

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Job description

Role Purpose

Provide mechanical engineering support for marine and hull-related systems on FPSOs and offshore vessels, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant design, operation, and maintenance of marine mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain marine mechanical systems including ballast, bilge, ballast treatment, fuel oil, lube oil, seawater cooling, compressed air, and utility systems.

• Support FPSO hull and marine systems design, modification, and operational troubleshooting.

• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as specifications, datasheets, calculations, drawings, and technical reports.

• Ensure compliance with Class rules and international standards (ABS, DNV, BV, LR, SOLAS, MARPOL).

• Interface with hull, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and operations teams.

• Support commissioning, start-up, and sea trials activities.

• Review vendor documents and participate in technical bid evaluations.

• Support maintenance strategies, spare parts recommendations, and reliability improvements.

• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and risk assessments for marine systems.

• Support dry-docking, life-extension, and brownfield modification works.

• Ensure HSSE and quality requirements are embedded in all engineering activities.

Key Interfaces

Hull & Marine, Piping, Electrical & Instrumentation, Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Class Societies, Vendors, Shipyards

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering.

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in FPSO, offshore vessels, or marine engineering.

• Strong knowledge of marine mechanical systems and Class requirements.

• Experience working with shipyards, Class societies, and offshore operations.

• Familiar with commissioning and operational support.