Ships Thruster Field Service Engineer
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Position: Field Service EngineerJob ID: 2177/8Location: Home Based UK or EuropeRate/Salary: £38,000 £50,000 basic | OTE £80,000 £100,000Type: PermanentHSB 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 OverviewThe 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, UlsteinThe 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 EngineerService, repair, maintenance, and final commissioning of thruster and propulsion systemsRead and interpret mechanical drawings accuratelyDiagnose mechanical problems using engineering skills and drawingsProduce detailed technical reports and recommendationsComplete service reports and timesheets promptlyMaintain communication with Service Manager(s) and Support StaffEnsure client satisfaction and work to OEM standardsQualifications & Requirements Field Service EngineerMechanical maintenance/repair experience of marine thruster and propulsion systemsExperience with OEM propulsion or thruster companies or standardHands-on experience with the listed brandsEngineering backgroundConfident working independently and under supervisionFull driving licenceAbility to travel globallyThis vacancy is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, appointed to act as recruitment partner for this role.JBRP1_UKTJ
- Location:
- Scotland
- Job Type:
- FullTime