Foreman – Marine Engine Overhaul (4-Stroke Harbour Craft Engines)

We are seeking an experienced Foreman to oversee engine overhaul and workshop activities for 4-stroke marine engines used on harbor craft and workboats. The successful candidate will lead a team of fitters and welders, ensuring overhaul, repair, and maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Candidates with experience in marine engines, diesel engines, heavy vehicles, trucks, buses, or industrial engines are encouraged to apply, as the skills are highly transferable.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily workshop activities involving the overhaul, repair, and maintenance of 4-stroke marine diesel engines for harbor craft.

• Lead and coordinate a team of fitters, welders, and technicians to ensure work is completed according to project schedules and quality standards.

• Plan and assign work based on engine overhaul schedules and workshop priorities.

• Inspect completed work and ensure repairs meet technical specifications and company quality requirements.

• Coordinate engine dismantling, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, assembly, and testing activities.

• Work closely with Service Engineers and Workshop Managers to resolve technical issues and support vessel service requirements.

• Monitor workshop productivity, manpower utilization, and job progress.

• Ensure tools, equipment, and workshop facilities are maintained in good working condition.

• Enforce workplace health, safety, and housekeeping standards within the workshop.

• Prepare job progress updates and report any technical or operational issues to management.

Requirements

• Diploma, NITEC, Higher NITEC, Technical Certificate, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in diesel engine overhaul, workshop supervision, or maintenance of marine or heavy-duty engines.

• Experience supervising fitters, welders, or workshop technicians is required.

• Hands-on experience with 4-stroke diesel engines used in harbor craft, workboats, generators, trucks, buses, or heavy equipment is preferred.

• Good understanding of engine overhaul procedures, fault diagnosis, and mechanical repair.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and service documentation.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.

• Safety-conscious with good problem-solving and organizational abilities.

• Willing to work in the West of Singapore and support workshop and site-based activities when required.