Service Engineer Mechanical

2-Stroke Field Service Engineer, Mechanical 

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?

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 2-Stroke Field Service Engineer, Mechanical with a main responsibility in executing mechanical Field Service activities in adherence with Wärtsilä guidelines, technical instructions and site procedures, ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellent quality of the job done.

The preferred location for this position is in Gdansk, Poland.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, FS Engineer will have opportunity to work in international environment, travel within Europe or over the world for various service jobs for approximately 80 % of the working time (up to 200 days per year). Therefore, we are looking for candidates who are ready and willing to travel, who possess a strong Field Service mindset and are open for challenges.

Main responsibilities:

• Carrying out the mechanical jobs on board vessels working with 2-stroke engines of Wärtsilä/Sulzer/WinGD brand. Occasionally carrying out supervisory or troubleshooting activities on those 2-stroke main engines with support of Technical Service teams.
• Performing Field Service activities related to installation of Wärtsilä Service Products (modernisation, retrofit packages) elaborated for 2-stroke diesel engines in service.
• Performing mainly mechanical but also electrical and automation related works both on engines and during installations of Wärtsilä Service Products.
• Upon request performing technical assessment of the installations, carrying out pre- inspections and carrying-out final commissioning of the installed products, in accordance with Wärtsilä guidelines and technical, safety and quality procedures.
• On-site cooperation with teammates, stakeholders (yards, crews) managing service activities during work execution.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction through positive interactions with customers and efficient collaboration with different teams during service works on site.
• Interacting and communicating actively with Field Service and Technical Service back-office during work execution.
• Providing internal and external reports on work progress, updates, and daily reports for the assigned works, in accordance with Wärtsilä standards.
• Preparing final Service Work reports along with time and expense reports in accordance with Wärtsilä policy, interacting with administrative personnel on request.
• Proactively consulting, advising, and promoting available Wärtsilä solutions and products to customers.

Requirements for the position

• B. Sc. or M. Sc. in Engineering or similar relevant technical educational background.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with service works on installations of mechanical, electrical, and/or auxiliary equipment (mainly engines).
• Deep understanding of the principles of operation of 2-stroke engines.
• Good understanding of technical instructions, drawings, and schematic diagrams (e.g. pneumatic, electrical systems).
• Awareness, readiness and presenting abilities to take up mechanical and electrical troubleshooting tasks on engines, auxiliary systems, and our service products.
• Experience with reporting and ability to generate reports.
• MS Office skills, along with skills in other relevant reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel approximately 80 % of the working time.
• Fluent Polish along with strong English language skills, both written and verbal.

As an ideal candidate you might also have… 

• Experience of working with Wärtsilä products will be considered an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with ability to work in a multicultural environment and seamlessly collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for learning and willingness to enhance knowledge to service our engines and Wärtsilä retrofit products aimed for 2-stroke engines in operation.

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. 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 - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email or recruitment agency will not be considered.

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 will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Tomasz Dechnik, Manager 2-Stroke Field Service, EUAF,  via email at tomasz.dechnik@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Last application date: 03/10/2024 

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 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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