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Marine Senior Customer Technical Services Engineer

Posting Date:  16 Mar 2026
City:  Shanghai
Location: 

Shanghai, CN, 200052

Contract Type:  Fixed-Term
Division:  North Asia Marine
Level of experience:  Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Marine Senior Customer Technical Services Engineer to join its office in China within the North Asia Marine Division.​

Mission

The Marine Senior Customer Technical Services Engineer serves as the primary operational and technical liaison between the company and assigned customers, ensuring seamless service delivery, high-quality technical support, and strong commercial relationships. This role is responsible for enhancing client satisfaction by aligning operational execution with customer expectations while maintaining the integrity of statutory and classification duties. The position combines technical expertise with customer relationship management to drive operational efficiency and business growth.

Key Accountabilities

Customer Interaction & Technical Support
- Act as the main operational and technical point of contact for assigned clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Provide expert guidance on classification, statutory requirements, and Port State Control (PSC) compliance.
- Facilitate effective communication between surveyors and customers, ensuring independence in survey decisions while addressing operational inquiries.
Service Quality & Coordination
- Coordinate with Regional/Area Operations teams to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
- Monitor service timelines, customer feedback, and operational performance to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Support customers in resolving operational challenges and ensuring optimal service experience.
Technical & Commercial Solutions Development
- Identify opportunities for additional services and tailored solutions during interactions with clients.
- Work closely with commercial and operational teams to develop and implement customized solutions aligned with client needs.
- Promote innovative services based on emerging industry trends and customer requirements.
Fleet Monitoring & Performance Analysis
- Collaborate with Regional/Area teams to monitor the fleet performance of assigned customers, ensuring compliance with classification and statutory requirements.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of customer fleets, including service history, ongoing projects, and operational needs.
- Prepare and share operational performance reports, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Liaise with Commercial, Technical, and Operational teams to align service delivery with customer expectations.
- Serve as the bridge between technical and commercial functions to balance customer satisfaction with operational efficiency.
- Provide feedback on customer trends, service quality, and improvement opportunities to internal stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

'- Minimum 5 years of experience in ship classification, surveying, or a related maritime industry role.
- Strong understanding of classification rules, statutory regulations, PSC requirements, and operational aspects of vessel management.- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Proven problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, preferably across different regions.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with fleet management tools, reporting systems, and operational KPIs.

Competencies

  • WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
  • FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
  • PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.​
  • INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
  • DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

 

 

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

 

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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