Shipping Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Marine Field Service Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Background: A business specializing in the repair and overhaul of marine exhaust gas turbochargers for the shipping industry now has a vacancy for a Field Service Engineer to join their expanding dynamic company. While the Field Service Engineer will be based in the company’s workshop in Totton, UK, the position will require extensive international travel. There potentially could be excessive time away from home, so flexibility is required.

The Role

1. The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for overhauling and repairing exhaust gas turbochargers.
2. They will be working on diesel engines installed in vessels of all sizes, from fishing boats to large bulk carriers, container ships, and land-based power plants.
3. Work will be undertaken on both main propulsion plants and diesel generators.
4. Minimizing merchant vessel downtime is critical. There will be times when the engineer will be required to work on a job for a sustained period of time to get the job done.
5. When not working away, the successful candidate will be required to work in the company’s workshops and, therefore, must live within commuting distance of Southampton.

The Person

1. Will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a marine engineering capacity.
2. The person will ideally have 3-5 years of working on marine turbochargers.
3. Will be a methodical and resourceful mechanical engineer capable of working both on their own initiative and running a team of engineers.
4. The candidate will be prepared to spend long periods away from home, including weekends, and must have a flexible and positive attitude to work.
5. The candidate must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
6. The candidate must have experience working in reporting-based systems.
7. Experienced in reading measurement equipment.
8. Excellent written and spoken English.

Package

Excellent hourly rate with extensive overtime available. Company vehicle will be provided. Phone and IT equipment will be provided.