Wärtsilä Parts and Field Service is now looking for an enthusiastic
Service Engineer Turbocharger, under the Marine Agreements team in Marine Field Services Region Americas. 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. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea? 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?
What will you be doing? As a Service Engineer Turbocharger, you will be responsible for maintenance and repair jobs, both in our Ft. Lauderdale workshop (50%) and onboard our Clients' fleet of cruise vessels (50%). This position reports to the Field Service Resource Coordinator for the Marine Agreements team in Marine Field Services Region Americas. Candidates are expected to display a high level of critical thinking and reasoning skills, identify as high performers, as well as being self-motivating.
Accountabilities: For us to be the best match, we expect you to have technical experience with ABB TPL73/ TPL77/VTR354 turbocharger repair and overhaul. You will also have a safety-first attitude.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Contribute to the execution of workshop service tasks, such as: overhauls, reconditioning, modification, cleaning, and machining of ABB, Napier and KBB turbochargers.
- Liaise closely with Senior Workshop Engineers to ensure work scopes are kept within budget and specified delivery schedule.
- Gather technical information from TKB by accessing technical bulletins and operational / overhaul instruction from product manual.
- Access parts catalogue to find out parts required that needs to be ordered to support overhauling or repair of the component / equipment.
- Ensure that all activities in the workshop and on-site are carried out in accordance with the site safety rules and in compliance with the Company's Health and Safety standard ISO 450#######.
- Ensure that all work is carried out to ISO 900112015 standards.
- Be an integral part of the workshop team and strive to achieve common goals and customer deadlines, whereby working overtime hours may be required.
- Adopt a pleasant, adaptable attitude towards any ad-hoc duties that may be required.
- Always carry out all tasks in such a way as to ensure maximum (internal and external) satisfaction to the extent that this is within the employee's control.
- Undergo appropriate training to gain competencies with heavy lifting equipment; Forklift, overhead gantry cranes, component turning equipment.
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: - A safety-first mindset.
- Relevant technical education or qualifications as a combination of education and experience, as well as 3+ years' experience on ABB TPL/ VYT series / Napier turbochargers.
- Technical experience with reciprocating engines.
- Good ability to cooperate and communicate with other people and good command of English, both oral and written
- Experience on ABB TPL73/ TPL77/VTR354 (including alignment before removal/installation, centrifuge installation and alignment, lube oil pumps installation and alignment, K-L-M measurements and cartridge replacement lifting and rigging) is preferred.
- Ability to work alone.
- Able to operate rotating machinery, such as balancing machine, lathes, drills.
- Able to troubleshoot turbocharger issues/performance.
- Competent with turbocharger washing systems.
As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have: - High integrity
- Passionate about people
- Customer focus
- Strong focus on quality and safety
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team
- Good negotiating skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Team player mindset
- Ability to lead persons of different cultural backgrounds
Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands: These are 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 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.
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. Why you & us? We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
Contact & next steps: Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal. 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 aim to keep you informed along the way. Last application date: 17/01/2025 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 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com . #wärtsilämarine #FSWScareers #LI-PW1 #fuelyourpower #LI-hybrid Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale Nearest Secondary Market: Miami