Marine Vessel Engineer - Hydraulic

Contract Senior Marine Engineer (Hydraulics)

Command Power. Drive Precision. Keep Marine Systems Moving.

Are you ready to take ownership of critical marine hydraulic systems and make a real impact across complex vessels?

We are seeking a Contract Senior Marine Engineer (Hydraulics) to lead, optimise, and safeguard the operation of vital onboard systems-ensuring reliability, safety, and peak performance in demanding environments. Duration of the contract will be dependent on the project need and its requirements.

What You'll Do

Senior Marine Engineer (Hydraulics) will lead technical oversight of hydraulic systems including steering gear, cranes, winches, stabilisers, and deck machinery

• Diagnose and resolve complex system faults, driving preventative and corrective solutions
• Act as the technical authority for hydraulic schematics, system upgrades, and modifications
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and sea trials for new and upgraded systems
• Ensure performance meets Class, statutory, and client standards

Your Expertise

• Strong background in:
  • High-pressure hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems
  • Fault finding (including servo & proportional controls)
  • Hydraulic oil analysis, condition monitoring & reliability improvement
• Working knowledge of PLC-integrated systems
• Experience with PMS and maintenance optimisation

What Sets You Apart

• Advanced troubleshooting and problem solving under pressure
• Confident decision-making in operational environments
• Strong communicator across technical and non-technical teams
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Marine/Mechanical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
• Extensive hands-on experience with marine hydraulic systems
• Desirable:
  • OEM training (Rexroth, Parker, Danfoss)
  • Oil analysis / contamination control certification
  • Project or leadership qualifications

Why Join Us?

• Influence projects from design through to in-service support
• Play a key role in refits, new builds, and system upgrades
• Work with advanced engineering toolsets including Siemens NX, SolidWorks & Foran

If you're ready to lead from the front and power mission-critical systems at sea-apply now.

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan