Service Engineer Turbocharger, PBL

Service Engineer Turbocharger, PBL

Parts and Field Service is now looking for an enthusiastic Senior Service Engineer to join our skilled PBL team in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

What will you be doing?

The Wartsila PBL team is responsible for a comprehensive, 12-year performance-based agreement that has been signed between Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation. The agreement includes Wartsila’s Dynamic Maintenance Planning (DMP) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM). Simplified, Wärtsilä will take care of engine maintenance and monitoring, scheduled or not.

As a Service Engineer Turbocharger, you will be responsible for maintenance and repair jobs, both in our Ft. Lauderdale workshop and onboard the Carnival Cruise Lines fleet of vessels, attending ships worldwide.

This position reports to the Field Service Resource Coordinator.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking the ideal candidate to join our fast- paced, high performance Field Service Operations coordination team (AMER). Candidates are expected to display a high level of critical thinking and reasoning skills, identify as high performers, as well as being self-motivating.

Accountabilities:

• Assembly and disassembly of turbochargers and components, in accordance with manufacturer working instructions, both onsite and in our workshop.
• Analysis of the mechanical failures and preparing a technical investigation report.
• Supporting the back-office team on service or technical aspects.
• Quality control of work.
• Perform Field service activities, as well as turbocharger workshop activities.
• Perform and ensure repairs/overhauls on turbo equipment/components according to given instructions as well as quality, health, safety, environmental guidelines, and cost targets.
• Perform measurement and record the data on the relevant measurement records document.
• Prepare service reports using the SWR tool on time and with expected Wartsila quality.
• Performing preventive maintenance on all turbocharger machinery.
• Maintain measurement tools and turbo tools.
• Gather technical information from TKB by accessing technical bulletins and operational / overhaul instructions from the product manual.
• Access the parts catalogue to find out the parts required that need to be ordered to support overhauling or repair of the component/equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact professionally with customers during the work execution.
• Perform internal and external progress status of the assigned work.
• Creating the Service Work Reports.
• Ensure that the work is executed according to Wärtsilä QEHS guidelines and site procedures.
• Follow-up and report on the status of work orders to customers and/or internal stakeholders.
• Continuously seek solutions according to best practices.

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

• A safety-first mindset.
• Relevant technical education or qualifications as a combination of education and experience, as well as 5+ years’ experience on ABB TPL/ VYT series / Napier turbochargers.
• Technical experience with reciprocating engines.
• Good ability to cooperate and communicate with other people and good command of English, both oral and written
• Experience on ABB TPL73/ TPL77/VTR354 (including alignment before removal/installation, centrifuge installation and alignment, lube oil pumps installation and alignment, K-L-M measurements and cartridge replacement lifting and rigging) preferred.
• Ability to work alone and act as a lead.
• Able to operate rotating machinery, such as balancing machine, lathes, drills.
• Able to troubleshoot turbocharger issues/performance.
• Competent with turbocharger washing systems.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity
• Passionate about people
• Customer focus
• Strong focus on quality and safety
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team
• Good negotiating skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Team player mindset
• Ability to lead persons of different cultural backgrounds

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. 

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth
• Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
• Hearing/Listening
• Clear Speech
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl  
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Driving (local/over the road)
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time
• Climbing / Balance

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Works Alone / Works with Others
• Verbal Contact w/Others; Face-to-Face Contact
• Inside / Outside
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold
• Noise   
• Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical Equipment
• Pressurized Equipment
• Moving Objects
• High Places
• Fumes/Odors
• Hazardous Materials
• Dirt Dust

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires a 50% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international, including onshore and offshore locations. The role demands adaptability to varying travel demands, with an expectation of extended periods away from the primary work location. Prospective candidates should be prepared to fulfill these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Why you & us?

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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 by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We aim to keep you informed along the way.

Last application date: 31/05/2024 

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 is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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