Service Engineer E&A

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. 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.

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 Service Engineer E&A to join our Electrical & Automation Fields Services Resources team and enhance our after-sales support staff. 

The preferred location for this position is in Trieste (Italy).  

Your role and responsibilities 

As a Service Engineer E&A your work will include the following tasks:

• Carry out complex field service activities in electrical and automation related to Wartsila's products, including their commissioning, trial tests, adjustments, repair, and maintenance.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on site to isolate and find root causes of failures in electrical and automation equipment.
• Lead and manage assigned self/team while on site, interacting with the customer to arrange for proper schedule to achieve desired scope.
• Be able to assure prompt feedback to work Coordination and Resources departments.
• Ensure that the work is executed according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and customer site procedures.
• Inspect completed work to ensure that repairs have been finalized correctly and that machinery and equipment are compliant to specifications and safety standards.
• Proactively advice and promote available products and solutions to customers. Perform site audits, supporting our sales departments too.
• Keep track of work details and provide deepen reports, including all the necessary details (measurements, photos, way of working, investigations, etc.).
• Perform internal and external progress reporting on the status of assigned work. Keep track and provide the accounting of time, together with the spare parts to be used.
• Prepare technical and travel reports on time, with the collections of the expected documentation according to Wartsila quality. To be written in English.
• Ready to travel on short notice. Away from home more than 80% of the working time.

 The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You'll be working as a part of a team with diverse expertise. 

Requirements for the position 

• Technical knowledge in electrical and automation systems, communication networks and interfaces, sensors, actuators, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proficient in computer skills, including the MS Office suite.
• Willingness to travel approximately 80% of the time, work abroad, and work on board sailing vessels.
• Good English skills in both reading and writing. 
• Strong communication skills.
• Motivated to learn through classroom and field training, with a desire for rapid professional growth.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, follow directives, and interact with people from diverse nationalities and cultures.

As an ideal candidate you might also have… 

• Technical high school diploma in electrics, electronics, automation.
• BS degree in marine engineering, electrical, electronic.
• Previous experiences in similar roles or sailing while working in vessel’s engine rooms.
• PLC programming, SCADA systems knowledge.

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 and 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 Renato Marre, FS Team Leader Resources E&A via email at renato.marre@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: 10/12/2024 

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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