Service Engineer (NavCom)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced technician specialized in marine navigation and communication systems. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining various marine systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing technical support to crew members. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in telecommunications or electrical/electronics engineering and have at least four years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of networking and IT concepts is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electrical/electronics engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Four years or more of practical expertise installing, debugging, and maintaining marine communication and navigation systems.
• Solid understanding of networking and IT concepts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain marine radar systems and communication equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and inspections.
• Identify and fix technical problems to reduce downtime.
• Assist crew with technical support for onboard systems.
• Organize installations, upgrades, and repairs with teams and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry changes and technology.

Skills

Troubleshooting technical issues

Maintenance of marine communication systems

Technical support for crew

Project organization for installations

Knowledge of networking and IT concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in telecommunications or electrical/electronics engineering

Job description

• Marine radar systems, chartplotters, ECDIS, AIS, VDR, VHF radios, MF/HF SSB, autopilots, maritime IT equipment, and VSAT systems are just a few of the marine navigation and communication systems that need to be installed, troubleshooted, and maintained.
• To guarantee optimum performance and adherence to safety rules, perform routine maintenance checks and inspections on installed systems.
• Effectively identify and fix technical problems to reduce downtime and guarantee that onboard systems continue to function.
• Assist crew members on board with technical support and direction for the upkeep and operation of navigation and communication systems.
• When necessary, organise installations, upgrades, and repairs with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Stay up to date on changes in the maritime navigation and communication systems sector, laws, and technology.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electrical/electronics engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Four years or more of practical expertise installing, debugging, and maintaining marine communication and navigation systems.
• Solid understanding of networking and IT concepts and procedures.
• It is advised to have a General Operator's Certificate (GOC).
• It is preferable to have knowledge of marine electrical and electronic systems.