Senior Engineer, Support-Tuas

ST Engineering Geo+Insights & Satellite Systems; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Engineer to oversee projects and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role involves responsibility for managing teams, coordinating with various engineering disciplines, and leading efforts in ship repair tasks. Candidates should possess a Marine Engineering degree and ideally 5 years of shipyard experience. Strong leadership, project management skills, and technical knowledge are essential. This is a full-time position based in Singapore with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Transportation reimbursement

5-day work week

Qualifications

• Preferably 5 years of experience in a shipyard or similar setting.
• Knowledge of painting and staging operations.
• Ability to lead engineering projects and manage technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily VSCC for the assigned project and apply Permit-To-Work if necessary.
• Enforce strict permit compliance among personnel.
• Identify risks and brief workers on assessments.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication

Risk assessment

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Naval Architecture

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Title: Senior Engineer, Support‑Tuas

Job ID: 19659

Location: Marine – 7 Benoi Road, SG

Responsibilities

• Attend daily VSCC for the assigned project and apply Permit‑To‑Work if necessary.
• Enforce strict compliance of the Permit‑To‑Work System among all personnel under your charge.
• Conduct daily on‑site checks to ensure safe work conditions and proper Permit‑To‑Work compliance. Perform checks at the start and end of each work period, including break times and shift changes.
• Maintain proper work‑site housekeeping and verify that department personnel use appropriate PPE.
• Identify all risks associated with the work site and brief workers on the risk assessment before starting work.

Schedule

• Plan your work ahead for the assigned project, including equipment, spares, and materials.
• Monitor daily work progress and update the work plan to meet the project schedule.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and services required by operations.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and engineering teams to understand support requirements and adjust resources accordingly.

Productivity

• Brief your engineer and chargehand on detailed work requirements, procedures, and deadlines.
• Assign daily or half‑day job targets (job card) to your engineer.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.
• Identify tasks that need support from other trades (e.g., temporary lighting, staging, insulation removal) and coordinate with relevant departments.
• Re‑assign chargehand and workers if they cannot perform assigned work due to unforeseen circumstances.

Leadership & Supervision

• Assign and lead a team of engineers and workers to perform on‑site repair works safely and efficiently.
• Participate in meetings with customers concerning ship defects and related issues.
• Lead, coach, and mentor departmental staff for performance and skill development.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Preferably with 5 years of experience in a shipyard or a similar capacity.
• Knowledge of painting, staging operations, and ability to interpret technical drawings and paint specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and manage complex technical issues.
• Good leadership, customer‑orientated, and able to communicate well at all levels.
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends when required.
• SAP knowledge is an added advantage.

Other Information

• Location: Pioneer Sector (daily transportation reimbursed to and fro).
• 5‑day work week.
• Working hours: 7:45 am – 5:00 pm.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level>

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet