Service Engineer (Propulsion & Handling, Naval)
Join our dynamic team in Fremantle, Western Australia
Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including: merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is part of KONGSBERG, an international, knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace.
For over 200 years, KONGSBERG has made solutions that enable people around the world to deliver extreme performance under extreme conditions. Today we are a world leader in several areas within maritime operations, defence, aerospace, and oil and gas industry. Our strength is to put together centers of expertise around products, technologies and market needs.
What we are offering:
We offer a positive work culture, a basic work week of 35 hours, superannuation above the mandatory amount and an excellent working environment in Henderson, located in the City of Cockburn, Western Australia. Professional skills development training opportunities are available to enhance your expertise and career growth.
About the role:
Provide specialised propulsion equipment repair and overhaul technical support & assistance to service and sales team relating to propulsion products.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee the removal, repair/overhaul, and re-installation of equipment onto vessels.
Perform repair work both in the workshop and on-site as required.
Direct a team of Service Technicians and/or subcontractors.
Oversee repair and maintenance procedures.
Write reports in line with factory recommendations and classification society requirements.
Assist in developing support capabilities with local contractors for all aspects of service work.
Identify and respond to on-site and workshop HS&E issues.
Liaise with key customer account representatives.
Perform administrative duties, including report writing, preparing quotations, client liaison meetings, and data entry into the Kongsberg Maritime system.
Participate in training on software, communications, and necessary tools for the job. Share specific product knowledge and experiences with relevant staff members.
Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate determination to deliver exemplary service to customers.
Complete work in accordance with all applicable legal and company procedures.
Work within a Defence maritime environment as required.
About you:
Qualification
A degree in engineering is desirable but not essential.
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role working with ship propulsion and/or a Mechanic trade certificate.
Skills
Sound knowledge of Kongsberg propulsion products (required).
Experience with propulsion and/or steering gear and stabilization equipment (required)
Self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent engineering and technical knowledge to support customer technical enquiries and interaction with Principal’s technical staff.
Ability to train, communicate, and develop staff within the area of responsibility.
Effective liaison capabilities with Customer Technical & Logistics staff and Vessel Engineering Staff.
Ability to prepare standard reports.
Effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of Kongsberg Maritime operations.
Positive attitude and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Good communication skills.
Outgoing, sociable, and determined.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.