Service Technician

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to install, service, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and electronic equipment. The role involves travel to shipyards and occasional boarding of vessels, but remains shore-based and does not require sailing.

Responsibilities include assisting with installation, testing, servicing, and repair, reading electrical drawings, and preparing service reports while ensuring safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Marine or Mechatronics.
• Hands-on technical experience is acceptable if formal qualifications are lacking.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems required; electronics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, testing, servicing, and repair of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Read and understand wiring diagrams, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Attend service jobs at shipyards, onboard vessels and customer locations as required.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, customers and other contractors during service jobs.
• Strictly follow company, shipyard and vessel safety requirements.

Skills

Hands-on

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in Electrical/Electronic/Marine/Mechatronics

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Basic hand tools

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a hands‑on and responsible Service Technician to support the installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment. The role will involve travelling to shipyards and occasionally boarding vessels to perform technical work. This is a shore‑based position, and the technician will not be required to sail with the vessel.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, testing, servicing, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment
• Carry out basic electrical wiring, termination, fault‑finding, and troubleshooting
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment
• Attend service jobs at shipyards, onboard vessels, and other customer locations when required
• Read and understand basic electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Use electrical testing instruments and common hand tools safely
• Prepare basic service reports and record completed work accurately
• Coordinate seamlessly with engineers, supervisors, customers, and other contractors during service jobs
• Strictly follow all company, shipyard, and vessel safety requirements
• Perform other technical duties assigned by the supervisor

About you

• Nitec, Higher Nitec, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechatronics, or another related engineering discipline
• Candidates without formal qualifications but with relevant hands‑on technical experience will be strongly considered
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems is required; hands‑on experience with electronic systems is a strong advantage
• Comfortable working in an industrial or marine environment (shipyards, onboard vessels)
• Able to perform physical tasks to perform boarding of vessels, which may involve climbing steep gangways and working in tight spaces
• Able to safely use basic electrical testing equipment and hand tools
• Responsible, safety‑conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Willing to learn and undergo comprehensive on‑the‑job training