Service Engineer (mechanical)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. seeks a Project Engineer to drive Green Tech retrofit projects at sea. You will conduct onboard site surveys, perform 3D laser scanning, supervise installations, and support commissioning and sea trials with meticulous attention to safety and quality.

You will plan and coordinate activities, liaise with shipowners, Class Societies, OEMs, and yards, review drawings, material lists and technical specs, ensuring compliance with project requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with retrofit projects for marine systems (ESDs, BWMS, EGCS).
• Coordination with shipowners, OEMs, shipyards, and Class Societies.
• Ability to review drawings, material lists, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of Green Tech retrofit projects on ships.
• Conduct onboard site surveys and 3D laser scanning.
• Attend commissioning, testing and sea trials as required.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activities for timely execution.
• Coordinate with stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation and material requisitions.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Site supervision

Tools

3D laser scanning

Engineering documentation

Job description

• Drive the execution of Green Tech projects, including retrofit installations of Energy Saving Devices (ESDs), Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS), Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS), and other marine engineering retrofit solutions.
• Conduct onboard site surveys, 3D laser scanning, inspections, installation supervision for assigned projects
• Attend commissioning, troubleshooting, testing and sea trials as required.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities to ensure timely and successful project execution.
• Coordinate with shipowners, Classification Societies, OEMs, shipyards, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, drawings, material requisitions, material lists, technical specifications, and project execution packages.
• Take ownership of the technical aspects of assigned projects and represent the engineering team during internal and external technical discussions.
• Supervise and coordinate project execution with Project Managers, Design Engineers, installation teams and other project personnel.
• Identify, assess, and communicate technical, practical, and project execution issues, including early escalation of risks, delays, and potential cost impacts.
• Monitor project progress and prepare timely progress reports for assigned projects.
• Gather technical information from relevant stakeholders to support engineering activities and project execution.
• Support procurement activities by preparing material requisitions, reviewing supplier quotations, verifying technical compliance of supplied equipment, and monitoring quality and delivery schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and support to installation teams to ensure work is carried out in accordance with approved engineering documentation and project requirements.
• Coordinate onboard installation activities, including logistics, material deliveries, and personnel mobilization.
• Coordinate project schedules and installation plans with shipowners, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring project costs by maintaining accurate documentation for variation orders, timesheets, progress records, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with other offices to share technical knowledge, maintain quality standards, and support project execution.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable Classification Society rules, statutory regulations, customer specifications, company quality standards, and project requirements.
• Liaise with OEMs, Classification Societies, shipowners, and other stakeholders on technical clarifications and engineering matters.
• Comply with all Company Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and promote safe work practices at all times.
• To meet EHS requirement for all concerned and interested parties
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by manager / management.