Position: Field Service EngineerJob ID: 2177/8Location: Home Based UK or EuropeRate/Salary: £38,000 £50,000 basic | OTE £80,000 £100,000Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors. We have permanent and contract vacancies across the UK and overseas.
Field Service Engineer Overview
The ideal candidate will possess hands-on mechanical and hydraulic engineering experience with an electrical aptitude. They must be able to supervise and work independently, maintaining professional standards at all times. The engineer will work from mechanical drawings and be fully competent to deliver complex projects to exacting standards.
Experience in heavy engineering, particularly within the marine sector on thruster and propulsion systems, is essential. Experience for an OEM propulsion or thruster company, or to OEM standards, is highly desirable. Candidates should have experience with one or more of the following brands:
Brunvoll, Scottel, Voith, Veth Propulsion, Wartsila, Kongsberg, DTG Propulsion, Thrustmaster, Kawasaki, Berg Propulsion, Rolls Royce, Jastram, Aquamaster, Kamewa, Kamome, Liaan, Lips, MAN, Nakashima, Ulstein
The role involves work on commercial vessels, including tankers, FPSOs, and other large ships, often in drydock, covering repairs, servicing, installation, and maintenance of thruster and propulsion systems. Overseas travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities Field Service Engineer
* Service, repair, maintenance, and final commissioning of thruster and propulsion systems
* Read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately
* Diagnose mechanical problems using engineering skills and drawings
* Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations
* Complete service reports and timesheets promptly
* Maintain communication with Service Manager(s) and Support Staff
* Ensure client satisfaction and work to OEM standards
Qualifications & Requirements Field Service Engineer
* Mechanical maintenance/repair experience of marine thruster and propulsion systems
* Experience with OEM propulsion or thruster companies or standard
* Hands-on experience with the listed brands
* Engineering background
* Confident working independently and under supervision
* Full driving licence
* Ability to travel globally
This vacancy is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, appointed to act as recruitment partner for this role.
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