Service Engineer, Mechanic

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 now looking a Service Engineer Mechanic to join our Mechanic Field Services Resources team, in order to improve its after-sales assistance staff and out complex field service activities related to Wartsila’s products, including their commissioning, trial tests, adjustments, repair and maintenance.
The location for this position is Taranto, Italy. In this position, when you are not working in the field, remote working is an option too. Your role and responsibilities As a Service Engineer, Mechanicyour work will include the performance of advanced troubleshooting on site to isolate and find the root causes of failures in mechanical equipment related to Wartsila’s products; the inspection of the work done to ensure that the repairs have been finalized correctly; the preparation of technical and travel reports. Most of the time you will be operating in the Field, being in direct relation with the clients.

As Service Engineer, Mechanic, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Execute planned maintenances on board and repairing jobs on Wärtsilä OEM engines and its auxiliaries
• Overhaul engine components at site/on board
• Carry out engine product trouble shooting, routine maintenance & components investigation
• Perform commissioning of Wärtsilä equipment
• Carry out engine product troubleshooting, routine maintenance & components investigation
• Prepare service work reports and travel expense reports on time and with expected Wärtsilä quality
• Working by following the Company guidelines including QEHS requirements

Requirements for the position

• Good knowledge of English and Italian
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Knowledge of mechanical principles, especially related to marine engines
• Communication skills & customer relations
• Strong motivation to learn and grow professionally
• Ability to follow directions
• Cultural knowledge and bridging the gaps between different cultures
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborative team player
• Motivation to travel to our customers for at least 80% per year and abroad if required.

As an ideal candidate you might also have…

• Technical high school diploma in mechanics and/or BS degree in marine engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Previous experiences in similar roles
• Sailing while working in vessel’s engine-rooms.

Why you and us?

You are valuated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä 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 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 Nicola Lubrano Lavadera, FS Resources Team leader 2-4S Naples via email at nicola.lavadera@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: 09/12/2024

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.