Offshore Marine Mechanical Service Engineer

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a skilled Service Engineer for marine mechanical equipment. You will provide technical support, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance onboard vessels, coordinating with shipowners, managers and crews.

This role requires reading mechanical drawings, performing inspections, and delivering clear service reports. Extensive travel to shipyards, ports and offshore locations is expected, with a practical hands-on approach and strong customer-facing

Qualifications

• Experience servicing mechanical equipment onboard marine vessels.
• Strong troubleshooting and hands-on problem solving.
• Ability to read drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service, troubleshooting and maintenance support for mechanical equipment onboard marine vessels.
• Carry out installation, commissioning, inspection, testing, repair and servicing of marine mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Attend vessels, shipyards and offshore locations to perform service and repair activities when required.
• Work closely with shipowners, ship managers, Chief Engineers, vessel crews and shipyard personnel to understand technical issues and provide effective solutions.
• Prepare service reports, inspection reports, repair recommendations and technical documentation following completed jobs.
• Coordinate with the internal Sales, Engineering and Operations teams to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, equipment and technical solutions.
• Provide technical advice and training to customers and vessel crew on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Support equipment overhauls, preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs and ensure work is completed according to manufacturer specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and third-party service providers when specialist technical support is required.
• Identify opportunities for additional spare parts, maintenance, repair and service contracts during customer and vessel visits.
• Ensure all service activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements and applicable marine safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of service activities, equipment condition, parts used and outstanding technical issues.
• Provide feedback to the Engineering and Product teams on recurring equipment issues and potential product improvements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Field service

Pumps and valves experience

Customer-facing skills

Read mechanical drawings

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma/Degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a skilled Service Engineer for marine mechanical equipment. You will provide technical support, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance onboard vessels, coordinating with shipowners, managers and crews.

This role requires reading mechanical drawings, performing inspections, and delivering clear service reports. Extensive travel to shipyards, ports and offshore locations is expected, with a practical hands-on approach and strong customer-facing