Wärtsilä is looking for a (Senior) Service Engineer, Propulsion!

Service Engineer Propulsion / Senior Service Engineer Propulsion

Wärtsilä is leading the maritime industry’s transformation towards a decarbonized and sustainable future. We at Wärtsilä Marine Power are proud to offer our customers the world’s widest network of maritime expertise and the full portfolio from engines to lifecycle solutions. 

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 with smart technology - together.

We are looking for a Service Engineer, Propulsion / Senior Service Engineer, Propulsion to join our Parts and Field Service organization in Rubbestadneset, Bømlo. This opportunity is offered on a permanent basis.

Are you ready to jump onboard?

What will you be doing?

As a (Senior) Service Engineer, Propulsion, you need to be ready to travel all over the world for execution of service onboard our customers installations. You will carry out and-/or supervise overhauls and repairs of gears, propellers, thrusters, seals, and bearings. Your tasks also include troubleshooting and preparing reports and documentation.

As an ideal candidate, you have deep knowledge within the field of propulsion. Experience with Wärtsilä gears, propellers, and thrusters will be emphasized. Supervisor experience, along with knowledge of electrical and automation products, is considered an advantage.

The below will enable you to shine in this role:

·       Certificate of apprenticeship and/or vocational technical college (documented and relevant experience can compensate for formal education)

·       Experience with or knowledge of gears, propellers, and thrusters

·       Experience with reporting and documentation after overhauls

·       Fluency in English and Norwegian / Scandinavian, both verbal and written

·       Service-oriented mindset and collaboration skills

·       Willingness to travel a minimum of 156 days per year

·       The ability to make decisions and work independently

·       Motivation to grow professionally

The work is carried out in rotation (4-4) and involves travel activities of a minimum of 156 days per year. The position requires a health declaration, as well as residency in Norway. Training on Wärtsilä’s products and systems will be provided.

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline September 30th 2023 by submitting your application (in either Norwegian or English) through our Career’s portal. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the recruitment process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

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.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä Marine Power leads the industry in its journey towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. Our portfolio of engines, propulsion systems, hybrid technology, and integrated powertrain systems deliver the reliability, safety, and environmental performance that Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine vision encompasses. We offer our customers performance-based agreements, lifecycle solutions, and an unrivalled global network of maritime expertise. www.wartsila.com/marine

Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2020, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com