Superintendent Engineer, Propulsion

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized 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 now looking for a Propulsion Superintendent to join our team in the USA.

What you will be doing:

As a Propulsion Superintendent Engineer, you will be responsible for leading complex field service assignments, ensuring technical excellence, and supporting both customers and internal teams. Your role will encompass troubleshooting, repairs, supervision, reporting, and driving continuous improvement.

You will focus on these responsibilities:

• Carry out complex field service work activities related to propulsion equipment, including repair and maintenance tasks.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on site to isolate problems and determine root causes of failures in propulsion mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Lead and manage yourself and/or a team while on site, coordinating with the customer to ensure proper scheduling and execution of the agreed scope.
• Maintain detailed documentation and provide comprehensive technical reports, including measurements, photos, investigations, and descriptions of work performed.
• Perform internal and external progress reporting on the status of assigned work.
• Ensure that all activities are executed according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines and in alignment with customer site procedures.
• Track and report working hours, spare parts usage, and other job‑related resources.
• Proactively advise customers on available products, upgrades, and service solutions.
• Provide internal and external reporting according to Wärtsilä standards and perform site audits as required.
• Execute additional duties that may arise due to changing operational needs, provided they remain aligned with the general scope and level of responsibility of the role.

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

• Prior experience in a similar role within the marine industry (advantageous).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills, capable of effectively managing a dynamic workload.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• A passion for delivering high‑quality service and supporting team development.
• Confidence in leading by example and providing guidance to junior colleagues.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• A continuous improvement attitude and readiness to refine tools, processes, and ways of working.
• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to maintain and grow expertise in propulsion systems.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are the 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 with 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.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires a 75% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international locations, including onshore and offshore sites. The role demands adaptability to varying travel requirements, 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.

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

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire."

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.

Last application date: 09/02/2026 

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.

This is Wärtsilä:
 

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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