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Field Service Engineer - Mechanical

Thank you for your interest in our Field Service Engineer – Mechanical (Evergreen) position. This is a critical position that requires continuous hiring and therefore we keep this job posting active for people to apply throughout the year for expected future openings.  If you are looking for an immediate opportunity, please take a look at our careers page: www.kongsberg.com/careers/

As a Field Service Engineer- Mechanical, you will primarily work with various Kongsberg propulsion mechanical/hydraulic services, commissioning and upgrades related to the product portfolio. The position requires availability to travel (domestic and international) to attend service and training in planned or short notice demands including weekends and holidays, whenever required.

Key accountabilities

  • Create maintenance service records/recommendations and provide them to the Service Coordination team and customer
  • Timely and accurate completion of timesheets and expense reports following service assignments per work order
  • Production and updates to As-Built Documentation
  • Developing own qualifications through internal/external training courses

Key responsibilities

  • Undertake relevant routine maintenance, repair, and commissioning work on Propulsion equipment in accordance with maintenance contracts
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and work order requests to determine necessary steps for maintenance and repair
  • Inspect, analyze, record calibration results, and produce Service and Technical Reports.
  • Advise customers on additional propulsion products and service offerings for potential upgrade options
  • Act on own initiative, make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
  • Make an impact, convince, and persuade others and promote plans and ideas successfully
  • Adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
  • Analyze complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments
  • Assist in workshop projects as required

Qualifications and experience

  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent education in a Mechanical Engineering and/or Technical Discipline and/or minimum of two years of in the Marine Industry
  • Strong verbal communication and written reporting skills in English language
  • Customer service oriented
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team building skills
  • Microsoft 365 package user level
  • Hold a valid passport as this role requires the ability to travel internationally
  • Authorized to work lawfully in the US without company sponsorship
  • Availability to travel up to 70% with short notice, after hours, holidays/weekend, for long periods both locally and internationally

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits with an option of a high deductible plan which includes an employer contribution towards your health savings account
  • Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
  • Up to 5% employer match program
  •  Flexibility with Paid Time Off
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Safe and collaborative culture

 

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 3000 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet

 

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.