Naval Auxiliary Systems Engineer

Job Purpose:

The Naval MRO Auxiliary & Marine Equipment Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and lifecycle reliability of all auxiliary systems and general marine equipment onboard naval vessels. These systems support the platform's habitability, safety, and overall operability—including HVAC, pumps, compressors, fuel and lubrication systems, hydraulics, firefighting systems, cranes, davits, water makers, stabilizers, and other mission-support machinery.

The role initially focuses on finalizing project details prior to contract commencement, you will transition to the operations department where you will work across O-D, O-I and I-D levels, supporting engineering teams, ship crews, OEMs and MRO planners to ensure vessels remain safe, compliant, and fully mission-ready. This role requires broad technical versatility, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to manage diverse equipment types across a small but critical fleet.

The role will initially report to the Maritime Project Lead before transitioning to the Maritime Head of Operations and will be split between the ornaization Headquarters and end-user sites in and around Qatar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. MRO Planning Support & Work Packaging

• Assist in the creation and development of technical scopes prior to contract commencement.
• Define material kits, tooling requirements, and technical inputs for dockings, overhauls, and routine maintenance.
• Identify long-lead items (seal kits, specialized pumps, hydraulic components) and communicate risks to logistics and planning teams.
• Provide technical assessments for defect reports and contribute to work scope development during I-D periods.
• Participate in maintenance coordination meetings and readiness reviews.

2. Auxiliary Systems Maintenance & Repair

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, compressors, hydraulics, cooling systems, HVAC units, deck machinery, and fuel/oil handling systems.
• Maintain freshwater production systems (RO plants, evaporators), sewage systems, bilge/ballast systems, and associated piping and valves.
• Troubleshoot faults in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems using diagnostic tools and OEM guidance.
• Support urgent defect repairs for flooding alarms, pump failures, HVAC breakdowns, and hydraulic leaks.

3. Marine Equipment & Safety Systems

• Maintain critical safety and marine systems, including firefighting (AFFF, CO₂, FM200), fire pumps, extinguishers, and emergency equipment.
• Support maintenance on cranes, davits, RIB launching systems, winches, capstans, anchors, chain stoppers, and mooring arrangements.
• Conduct inspections, lubrication, load testing, alignment checks, and safety verifications.

4. Technical Documentation & Configuration Control

• Maintain equipment lists, maintenance logs, component histories, and configuration baselines for auxiliary systems.
• Ensure compliance with naval engineering standards, class society rules, and OEM service instructions.
• Review and implement engineering changes, modification kits, and service bulletins.
• Update piping diagrams, system schematics, and technical records following maintenance.

5. Operational Support & Sea Trials

• Support operational tests of auxiliary systems during harbour trials, sea trials, and post-maintenance verifications.
• Assist vessel crews with routine checks, safe operation, reporting, and first-line troubleshooting.
• Analyse operational data, system alarms, and performance trends to detect emerging issues early.

6. Continuous Improvement & Reliability Optimisation

• Identify recurring issues and recommend engineering or procedural changes.
• Support reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and condition monitoring activities.
• Advise on obsolescence risks and replacement/upgrade options for ageing or unsupported equipment.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to updates of maintenance strategies and fleet support planning.
• Provide support to the operations team, specifically during contract transition / initial operating phases as directed.

Requirements:

Educational Requirement:

Postgraduate or Bachelor's degree qualification in Appropriate Engineering / Engineering Management field.

Experience Requirement

• Military Naval Maintenance Management: Practical experience and an excellent understanding of Naval MRO including maintenance and repair policy and procedure
• Drafting/developing technical documentation
• Personnel and stakeholder management; development of business opportunities.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• 5+ years of experience in marine engineering, naval support, or maritime MRO roles.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, coolers, HVAC systems, hydraulics, and marine machinery.
• Competent in diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Ability to use engineering tools (pressure gauges, flow meters, thermal cameras, vibration monitors, hydraulic test kits).
• Strong understanding of class rules, naval standards, safety regulations, and shipboard machinery practices.
• Able to interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), technical drawings, and OEM manuals.

Desirable:

• Experience working internationally and specifically in the Middle East would be advantageous.
• Working in, or interfacing with end users in the Middle East and surrounding region
• Experience with patrol boats, OPVs, corvettes, or fast attack craft.
• Knowledge of firefighting systems, water makers, deck machinery, and load-handling equipment.
• OEM or technical training from marine equipment manufacturers (Alfa Laval, Sperre, Hamworthy, Heinen & Hopman, etc.).
• Certifications: Marine Engineering Diploma/Degree, STCW III/1 or III/2, or equivalent defense technical qualification.