Field Service Specialist - E&A

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 Field Service Specialist – Electrical & Automation (Power Plants / 4‑Stroke & Propulsion) to join our team working for a better future.

What You Will Be Doing?

In this role, you will independently perform Field Service activities related to Electrical and Automation scopes for Power Plants, 4‑Stroke engines, and Propulsion equipment. You will support commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities directly at customer sites across the Americas.

You will act as a hands‑on technical specialist, capable of executing service activities autonomously, solving complex technical problems onsite, and representing Wärtsilä professionally with customers.

This is a Field Service position with a strong focus on onsite execution, problem solving, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Field Service activities according to the Electrical and Automation work scope on Power Plants, 4‑Stroke engines, and Propulsion equipment.
• Perform commissioning, maintenance, repairs, and advanced troubleshooting on control systems and engine automation solutions.
• Execute service activities independently onsite, acting as the main Wärtsilä technical representative.
• Lead and manage assigned teams and related activities during work execution when required.
• Interact professionally with customers during work execution.
• Perform internal and external progress status reporting of the assigned work.
• Create accurate Service Work Reports.
• Ensure that all work is executed according to Wärtsilä QEHS guidelines and site procedures.
• Follow up and report daily activity status to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Continuously seek technical solutions according to best practices.
• Proactively consult, advise, and promote available Wärtsilä solutions and products to customers.
• Perform all activities needed to reach the objectives of the position and comply with company policies, values, and instructions.

What It Takes:
 

• A strong safety‑first mindset.
• Passion for developing the Marine and Power Plants business to the next level.
• Relevant technical education or a combination of vocational training and hands‑on experience.
• The role does not require a formal engineering degree; candidates with strong technical or technician‑level backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Solid technical experience in Electrical and Automation systems with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proven experience in installation, operation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Ability to work independently in Field Service environments.
• Ability to interact professionally and deliver solutions to customers during work execution.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are beneficial.

Knowledge in:
 

• Product knowledge of 4‑Stroke medium‑speed engines and Power Plant solutions.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of engine automation and controls portfolio (IAS, ESM, main switchboards, PLCs, governors, etc.).
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of tools handling and mechanical components dimensional inspection.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of multifunction process calibrators, sensor testing tools, and related equipment.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Fieldbus Networks and Industrial Ethernet (TCP/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• General instrumentation knowledge.
• Knowledge of Propulsion Electrical and Automation systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Wärtsilä engines is a plus.

Skills:
 

• Problem solving
• Achieving results
• Making change happen
• Planning and target setting
• Decisiveness and action orientation
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Business and customer focus

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.

The position is permanent and onsite, with the preferred location in Brazil.

The role requires extensive Field Service activity across the Americas region, with travel required approximately 80% of the time.

Last application date: 30/04/2026 

Wartsila is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

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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