Field Service Engineer vacatures bij Wärtsilä

Schiedam, NL

Function: Service Delivery

Job Category: Engineering

Service Engineer Propulsion

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are looking for a Service Engineer .

In this role, you will be a Mechanical Service Engineer, a Technical Advisor, trouble shooter and "hands on" expert who solves complex technical problems related to our Propulsion products at the sites of our clients. Mechanics will be one of the main domains for this role.

The Business Unit Services offers ship owners an optimal service by carrying out troubleshooting and reconditioning/ repair (complete) ship propulsion systems. The ship's Propulsion system consists of Controllable Pitch Propellers, Gearboxes, Water Jets, Thrusters and Transverse Thrusters and associated operating systems.

Your role and responsibilities

• You give hands-on technical advice and perform inspections and perform basic and advanced troubleshooting (running tests, fine tuning, adjustments, trimming related to running performance) on all equipment families.
• Troubleshooting and reconditioning/ repair (complete) ship propulsion systems.
• Independently or in teams with colleagues you perform major/complex repairs, complete overhauls, installation and pre- & commissioning checks and activities.
• Provide Technical Support to customers and engineers on location and Perform Field Service activities according to the work plan.
• You are also the contact for the FS Managers / the Service Coordinators and the client and responsible for final reporting.
• You can work independently and are capable to lead own teams and/ or contractors during scheduled maintenance or repair, performing Field Service activities according to the work plan.

Requirements for the above role

• Previous experience in a similar role within the marine industry would be advantageous.
• Technical knowledge and experience with propulsion equipment or equivalent
• Good communication skills for interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Good time management and organizational skills with ability to manage a dynamic workload.
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel extensively (worldwide) and stay abroad (+/-) 170 days a year abroad.
• Strong focus on our Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and customer site procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Drivers license

As an ideal candidate, you might also have…

• You have technical knowledge and experience with propulsion systems.
• Preferably you are well versed with the industry safety standards and practices.
• Proficient in both Dutch and English.
• You are customer-oriented, enterprising, pragmatic, enthusiastic and good leadership skills.
• You are comfortable working under pressure and are flexible to work overtime and weekend shifts as needed for certain orders/projects.

We are eager to welcome you to our team and see the value you will undoubtedly bring. Come join us and let's build the future of the maritime industry together!

Why you and us?

You are valuated - as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.