Technician (Marine Engines)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,712 - 58,032; Full time

Job summary

Focal Search Pte Ltd seeks a qualified marine/engine technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel and Honda engines. You will disassemble and reassemble engine parts, calibrate systems, and conduct performance tests to ensure efficient operation as per manuals.

The role requires a trade or postsecondary education in engines and at least two years of relevant experience; offshore or marine exposure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Trade or postsecondary education related to engines.
• Two years of experience in the relevant sector preferred.
• Experience with offshore or marine engine systems beneficial.
• Familiarity with diesel engines (Yanmar, Lister, Kubota, Deutz, HATZ) and Honda engines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Examine and test engines to identify problems and verify repairs.
• Disassemble and reassemble engines or parts for service.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibrate components after repairs.
• Run idle and load tests to assess performance and fuel efficiency.

Skills

Marine engine experience

Diesel engine repair

Engine diagnostics

Offshore/marine systems

Education

Diploma/degree in Mechanical/Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Examine and test engines to identify problems (visual checks, power checks, scan-tool diagnostics, listening for unusual noise, etc.).
• Identify issues with the fuel, ignition, cooling, lubrication, exhaust, air intake, and engine mounting/suspension systems.
• For a thorough examination and measurement, disassemble engines or their parts (cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, timing system).
• Reassemble and calibrate the engine in accordance with manuals and specifications after repairing or replacing worn-out and defective parts.
• Carry out routine maintenance, such as tune‑ups, belt changes, valve clearance adjustments, oil and filter changes, and spark plug replacements.
• After repair, run the engine (idle and load tests), assess performance, and adjust for
• efficient operation and appropriate fuel usage.

Requirements

• Trade or postsecondary education related to engines (such as a diploma or degree in Mechanical, automated, marine, or comparable engineering
• Two years of experience in the relevant sector is preferred.
• It is very desirable to have prior experience with offshore or marine engine systems, including winches, hydraulics, piping, and instrumentation.
• It is advantageous to have experience repairing engines and compressors.
• Diesel engines (Yanmar, Lister, Kubota, Deutz, HATZ): replacing injectors, high‑pressure fuel systems, and blocks and heads
• Honda gasoline engines: replacing injectors, high‑pressure fuel systems, and blocks and heads