Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technicians during engine overhaul, repair and maintenance activities.
• Perform complete dismantling, inspection, measurement, repair and reassembly of four-stroke diesel engines.
• Overhaul major engine components, including cylinder heads, pistons, liners, connecting rods, crankshafts, bearings, fuel pumps and turbochargers.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and determine the appropriate repair or replacement work required.
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, specifications and overhaul procedures.
• Inspect engine components for wear, damage and compliance with allowable tolerances.
• Allocate daily work, provide technical guidance and monitor the performance of technicians.
• Ensure all work is completed according to quality, safety and operational requirements.
• Conduct engine testing, commissioning and troubleshooting following overhaul or repair.
• Maintain accurate service reports, inspection findings, measurements and parts records.
• Coordinate with customers, vessel representatives and internal teams regarding work progress.
• Ensure tools, equipment and replacement parts are properly used and maintained.
• Attend harbour craft and yachts for onboard repair, servicing and troubleshooting when required.
• Support emergency service assignments and work outside regular hours when necessary.

Requirements

• NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Automotive, Mechanical, Marine Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience in the overhaul and repair of bus, truck, heavy-vehicle or industrial four-stroke diesel engines.
• Good understanding of diesel-engine components, clearances, measurements and overhaul procedures.
• Experience leading technicians or mechanics in a workshop environment.
• Able to diagnose engine faults and carry out major mechanical repairs independently.
• Familiarity with precision-measuring tools and engine-testing equipment.
• Marine-engine experience involving harbour craft, yachts or similar vessels would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable performing hands-on mechanical work.
• Willing to work onboard vessels, overtime or irregular hours when operationally required.