About the Role
Are you a driven, hands-on technical professional with proven experience in the maritime industry? We are looking for a skilled Service Engineer – Propulsion to join our team in Dubai. In this role, you will represent the company directly on-site at customer locations, onboard vessels, and within our workshop facilities. The position primarily covers the Middle East and Africa region, with opportunities for worldwide assignments if required.
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About the Company
We are a brand-independent expert in stern tube seals and marine propulsion systems, built on quality, flexibility, and a no-nonsense service culture.
Your Responsibilities
You will take full technical ownership of executing field service assignments safely and efficiently:
- Inspection & Overhaul: Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and commissioning of marine propulsion equipment (CPP, FPP, gearboxes, tunnel/transverse thrusters, azimuth thrusters, shaft lines, and sealing systems).
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment faults, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and recommend long-term technical solutions.
- On-Site & Workshop Support: Attend emergency vessel breakdowns, scheduled drydocking’s, and planned maintenance at customer sites, onboard vessels, or within the workshop in Dubai.
- Technical Reporting: Prepare clear service reports, risk assessments (LMRA/HSE), inspection findings, root cause analyses, and repair recommendations in accordance with company and OEM standards.
- Leadership & Coordination: Collaborate with vessel owners, ship managers, classification societies, agents, and subcontractors. Lead or supervise technicians on assigned jobs while working independently when required.
- Safety & Quality: Adhere strictly to company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies and applicable ISO standards across all activities.
What We Offer
- International Environment: A dynamic and varied role within a fast-growing, international maritime service leader.
- Competitive Package: An attractive salary and benefits package tailored to working in the Dubai region and global field operations.
- Continuous Learning: Continuous technical growth and skill enhancement through specialized training.
- Family Culture: A warm, collaborative, and informal working culture where personal ownership, initiative, and team spirit are valued.
Requirements
- Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Ship Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Field Experience: Minimum 3 to 4 years of relevant marine field service experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair.
- Specialized Knowledge: At least 3 years of hands-on experience overhauling CPPs, azimuth thrusters, tunnel thrusters, or comparable marine propulsion equipment across multi-maker brands. OEM training is a strong advantage.
- Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of marine propulsion controls and practical expertise in hydraulic systems and troubleshooting techniques. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics effortlessly.
- Languages: Strong command of written and spoken English (English is our primary operational language).
- Mindset: Highly flexible, willing to travel at short notice, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in demanding marine environments.
