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Propulsion Service Engineer

Wärtsilä Corporation
Glasgow
4 days ago
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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.


with a main responsibility in executing Field Service activities such as overhaul, repair and basic trouble shooting on Wärtsilä Propulsion systems.


Your role and responsibilities

As a Service Engineer your work will include interacting with customers and preparing with service reports. You’ll be working independently to solve our customers problems.


What will you be doing as Service Engineer, Propulsion?

  • Independently execute Field Service activities such as overhaul, repair and basic trouble shooting on Wärtsilä Propulsion systems.
  • Perform field service activities according to the work schedule on marine vessels & stationary powerplants.
  • Perform engineering/technical support activities according to the work schedule marine vessels & stationary powerplants.
  • Mechanical maintenance and overhauling skill require for FPP, CPP, Gearbox, Transverse thruster, Azimuth thruster and WaterJet etc.
  • Carry out Propulsion product trouble shoot, maintenance and investigation.
  • Execute Propulsion product warranty, commissioning work and supervision of new building project.
  • Executing warranty, commissioning work & supervision of Field Service.
  • Prepare Service reports and travel expenses on time and with expected Wärtsilä quality.
  • Technical communications with Wärtsilä field service stakeholders and customers during the work execution.
  • Ensure that the work is executed according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and customer site procedures.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

  • Ability to work on engine/propulsion with field service & marine engineer background.
  • Ability to understand, use and correct electrical and automation schematics and drawings, and related component level documentation.
  • Possess suitable real-world knowledge and experience related to control system specification and design, marine power distribution, motor control, process sensors and instrumentation, valves, pumps, fans and other process system componentry.
  • Knowledge of machinery/field service work experience.
  • More than 3 years' experience of similar task.
  • Good command of written and verbal English, Diploma/BSc in Mechanical, Marine, Electric & Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering. Preference will be given to candidates who have propulsion FS experience.

Why you and us?

You are valuated– as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.


Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.


You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.


Contact & next steps

Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.


At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.


Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com .


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