Service Engineer, Propulsion

Wärtsilä•Houston, TX

2d•$60,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them. We are now looking for a Field Service Engineer – Propulsion to join our Parts & Field Service team working for a better future. The position is permanent, and the preferred location is USA or Canada.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
Experience servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting marine propulsion equipment.
Experience working in customer-facing field service environments.
Strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
Ability to interpret technical documentation and specifications.
Strong communication and reporting skills.
Fluent English, written and spoken.
Safety-first mindset and commitment to quality.
Ability to work onboard vessels, in shipyards, workshops, offshore sites, and other industrial environments.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing, lifting, bending, kneeling, and working in confined spaces when required.
Willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading service activities in complex marine environments.
Exposure to propulsion system commissioning, major overhauls, or drydock projects.
Familiarity with OEM marine propulsion technologies and service practices.
Knowledge of electrical and automation systems.
Experience working with international customers and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

Perform field service, maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities on marine propulsion equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic systems and identify root causes of equipment failures.
Lead assigned service teams during on-site assignments.
Coordinate service activities directly with customers and site representatives.
Provide detailed service documentation, reports, measurements, and recommendations.
Monitor and communicate work progress to customers and internal stakeholders.
Track labor hours, spare parts usage, and service-related documentation.
Perform technical inspections and site audits as required.
Ensure compliance with Wartsila Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) requirements and customer procedures.
Promote Wartsila services, upgrades, and solutions when relevant.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.