Navigation Engineer

About Us
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we strive to optimize the environmental and economic performance of our customers' vessels and power plants. Our diverse and inclusive work environment fosters creativity and collaboration, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining Wärtsilä, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the maritime and energy industries. We invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities that await you at Wärtsilä.

What will you be doing
As a Navigation Engineer, you will carry out complex field service work activities related to equipment including repair and maintenance. The ideal candidate has previous experience as a Radar Technician or similar, with training in Electrical or Electronics.
 
As a Navigation Engineer, you will focus on these responsibilities:
 

• Perform troubleshooting on site to isolate and find causes of equipment failures.
• Keep track of work details and provide in depth reports including all the necessary details. (Measurements, photos, way of working, investigations, etc.)
• Ensure that the work is executed according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and customer site procedures.
• Keep track and provide an accounting of time, spare parts used.
• Prepare and install software and equipment onboard ships by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.

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

• Understanding and/or experience of logic programming preferred.
• Understanding and/or experience of Electrical and Automation systems preferred.
• General understanding of power plant, switchboards, diesel engines, generators, navigation and propulsion - preferred but not required.
• Flexibility to travel is a must.
• Ability to work with subcontractors during cable and equipment installation.
• Ability to work independently in a proactive and structured manner.
• Good communication skills, very good team and customer’s relations. Leading people.
• Motivated to learn in classroom/field trainings and quickly grow professionally.
• Ability to travel, to work abroad and on board of sailing vessels.
• Computer skills, MS Office suite.

 
 
Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:
 
These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or associate from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
 
Vision: Close; Distance; Depth
Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
Hearing/Listening
Clear Speech
Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
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

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.

Why you and us
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.
 
If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. Hourly range is $25.00 - $30.00 plus overtime, depending on experience and education. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.  Eligibility to participate in: the discretionary incentive plan assigned to the level of position upon offer of employment; medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms; Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.  Paid time off (PTO) is accrued on a per-pay period basis in accordance with tenure in the Company; a new hire can expect 17 days per year. Twelve (12) Company-paid holidays.
 
We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers
 
Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.