Service Engineer

SAACKE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering company in Singapore is seeking a dedicated technician to handle commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of marine electrical and mechanical equipment. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills, a customer-focused approach, and proficiency in English. The role requires the ability to travel on short notice and deliver high-quality service. Benefits include working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with boiler, burner systems, and scrubbers preferred.
• Basic programming knowledge of PLCs.
• Awareness and sensitivity to cross-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and maintenance of marine electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support to clients.
• Prepare Service Certificates and write detailed Service Reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills in electrical systems

Hands-on experience with automation and control devices

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluent in written and spoken English

Team-oriented mindset

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

Automation and control devices

Industrial and marine controllers

Pumps

Electrical motors

Frequency converters

Actuators

Positioners

Job description

Job description:

• Commissioning, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of marine electrical and mechanical equipment onboard vessels and at company premises/workshops (i.e. burners, boilers, scrubbers, EGE, EBG, GCU, and supporting systems).
• Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to vessels within the region, and occasionally globally.
• Must have valid travel documentation ready, including passports, visas, seaman’s book, and vaccinations as required.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with the company’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment guidelines, as well as customer site procedures; report unsafe practices and incidents promptly.
• Prepare Service Certificates (time sheets) onsite and obtain customer signatures.
• Write detailed Service Reports outlining the work performed, highlighting potential safety issues, identifying required or suggested spare parts, and providing recommendations for future services.
• Proactively recommend required or suggested spare parts to customers.
• Communicate sales opportunities to Service Managers.
• Provide both onsite and remote technical support to clients.

Job requirements:

• Experience with boiler and burner systems, and scrubbers (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Basic programming knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Familiarity with parameterisation of industrial and marine controllers.
• Hands‑on experience with automation, control, and instrumentation devices, including pumps, electrical motors, frequency converters, actuators, and positioners.
• Structural and systematic approach to task execution.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality work results.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Awareness and sensitivity to cross‑cultural environments.
• Team‑oriented mindset, with a willingness to share knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Customer‑focused approach, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively, maintaining clear communication and a professional attitude.