Technical Manager (Marine Engines)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Technical Manager (Marine Engines) responsible for managing a team and service development for new generation marine engines. The candidate should have a Diploma in Marine/Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the marine industry. Key duties involve training, communication with stakeholders, and technical reporting. An understanding of marine engines and the ability to prepare detailed reports are essential skills for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of working experience in the marine industry.
• Service knowledge on HPS, HCU, ECS, FIVA.
• Possesses Seaman book and sailing experience on electronic controlled engines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise team with a positive attitude.
• Develop and execute training plan to enhance technical skills.
• Prepare risk assessments and job checklists.
• Coordinate with internal departments on job completion.

Skills

Management skills

Technical competence in marine engines

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Marine/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the job Technical Manager (Marine Engines)

Responsibilities:

• In charge of managing and supervising the subordinates with the right and positive attitude towards work, customers, company, and profitability of the job.
• Develop services for new generation EC engine & DF & Gas engine components.
• Manage team to provide service and repair on HPS incl chain drive, HCU incl FIVA valve and alpha lubricator, ECS, modules and ect.
• Establish workshop facility for FIVA valves and HPU service and testing.
• Develop team to carry out required modifications for EPL as per IMO regulations.
• Develop and execute training plan to enhance technical competence and report writing skills
• Establish capability to provide services on dual fuel marine diesel engines and conversions.
• Assist with inspection, installation (incl. engine alignment), repair, upgrading, troubleshooting and overhaul of diesel engines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to communicate with agent/ship owner reps/Class/sub-contractor including arrangement of work/entry permit through email and phone.
• Proactive in communication and accessibility to customers and Dept. Manager with timely reporting on, job status and technical issues.
• Preparation risk assessment and checklists for assigned job scope
• Preparation for job, scope not limited to technical information, work and manpower plan, schedule, tools and tackles. Daily toolbox meetings with the team on commencement.
• Coordinate with internal depts. on allocated jobs for completion as per scope and schedule.
• Control cost of the job by tracking man-hour and material and vendor costs, within budgeted. Timely issuance of PRs and the job folder updates on miscellaneous costs.
• Liaise internally with Customer and Sales with update to Dept. Manager for additional work scopes with proper paperwork and approval.
• Able to prepare a handwritten work done report, with data recorded as per format templates and service report with photos, upon completion of job.
• Able to provide formal recommendation and repair proposals on breakdown or failure attendance. And corrective actions as required during work progress.
• Generate spare part list required for overhaul and repair.
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by the manager or management

Requirements:

• At least Diploma in Marine/Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years working experience with Engine Makers or Marine Industry on new generation engines.
• Service knowledge on HPS, HCU, ECS, FIVA
• Possesses Seaman book and has core knowledge and sailing experience on electronic controlled engines