NextHire Try for free

Synergy Marine Group

Posted 4 Oct 2026

Subject Matter Expert – Engine

Apply with NextHire Auto Apply fills in the application for you.
Employment
Contract
Team
Sea Learning
Posted
4 Oct 2026

About the role

Position: Subject Matter Expert (SME) – EngineQualification: CoC as Fourth Engineer, Third Engineer, or higherExperience: Minimum 6–24 months of sea-going experience as a Fourth Engineer and/or Third Engineer

Role Overview

The SME – Engine will provide technical expertise for the development, review, and validation of maritime training content within the Learning Management System (LMS). The role ensures that all learning materials accurately reflect shipboard engineering practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and review engine-related training content, assessments, and procedures.
  • Validate technical accuracy of scripts, storyboards, animations, and e-learning modules.
  • Provide practical shipboard knowledge and best practices.
  • Collaborate with content developers, instructional designers, and animation teams.
  • Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and industry standards.
  • Update training content in line with technological and regulatory changes.
Technical Knowledge
  • Main and auxiliary engines
  • Fuel, lubricating oil, and cooling water systems
  • Boilers, compressors, and freshwater generators
  • Purifiers, separators, OWS, and STP
  • Pumps, valves, piping systems, and automation
  • Engine room watchkeeping and maintenance practices
  • Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)
  • Engine room safety and emergency procedures
Regulatory Knowledge
  • ISM Code
  • SOLAS
  • MARPOL
  • Company Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Risk Assessment and Permit-to-Work systems
Preferred Skills
  • Technical writing and documentation
  • E-learning and content review experience
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and LMS platforms
Deliverables
  • Technical content and script reviews
  • Storyboard validation
  • Assessment development
  • Operational procedures and best-practice guidelines
  • Technical support for multimedia and animation projects

The SME – Engine will ensure that all engine-related training content is accurate, practical, compliant, and aligned with real-world shipboard operations.

85% of jobs are never posted

The AI Outreach Agent writes to recruiters and hiring managers at the companies you pick, from your own Gmail.

Try AI Outreach