Senior Service Engineer - Mechanical & Reciprocating Engines, Energy Business

Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 73 GW of power plant capacity in 180 countries around the world, including 80 energy storage systems?

In this era of innovation and fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for high performing, future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies with smart technology - together. Are you ready to take the next step?

Senior Service Engineer, Mechanical & Reciprocating Engines, Energy Business

The Wärtsilä Energy Business – North Region team has a vacancy for a Senior Service Engineer for Mechanical & Reciprocating engines. This is a remote position to be based within the US.

What will you be doing

As a Senior Service Engineer, you will Lead mechanical field service activities including, major repairs and overhauls of reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) as well as accompanying auxiliary equipment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering adn 5+ years of experience with engines and systems relative to this position.

As a Senior Service Engineer, you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical field service activities including, major repairs and overhauls of reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) as well as accompanying auxiliary equipment.
• Prepare service work reports and other relevant documentation related to site visits.
• Support New Build and Commissioning teams on projects delivery.
• Identify and solve technical and operating problems at our customer power plants.
• Prepare and present analytical reports with adequate conclusions and recommendations.
• Manage and maintain good relationships with customers during service execution.
• Take the ownership of technical discussions and facilitate technical point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
• Propose product improvement needs to achieve quality and cost targets and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Be able to travel to our customer facilities for service attendance within Canada, U.S and the Caribbean.
• Be able to travel for service jobs about 80% of the year

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

Five (5) years’ experience leading field service activities on:

• Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE)
• Diesel or heavy fuel engines
• Gas and or dual fuel engines
• Fuel oil or gas injection systems
• Engines auxiliary systems (separators, radiators, fuel and air systems)
• Strong focus on safety protocols and QEHS standards

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills
• Detail oriented
• Project management experience
• Cost impact awareness
• Good electrical knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English required, Spanish a plus)
• Good computer skills
• Good coaching skills
• Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a technical trade school diploma

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or associate from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth
• Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
• Hearing/Listening
• Clear Speech
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Driving (local/over the road)
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time
• Climbing / Balance

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works Alone / Works with Others
• Verbal Contact w/Others; Face-to-Face Contact
• Inside / Outside
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold
• Noise
• Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical Equipment
• Pressurized Equipment
• Moving Objects
• High Places
• Fumes/Odors
• Hazardous Materials
• Dirt Dust

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

For applicants that reside in CA/CO/WA, the salary range/hourly wage range is $65,000 - $85,000.

For applicants that reside in NY, the salary range/hourly wage range is $60,200 - $86,000.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Eligibility to participate in: the discretionary incentive plan assigned to the level of position upon offer of employment; medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms; Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods. Paid time off (PTO) is accrued on a per-pay period basis in accordance with tenure in the Company; a new hire can expect 17 days per year and twelve (12) Company-paid holidays.

We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: http://www.wartsila.com/en/careers/vacancies.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

Last application date: 30/04/2023

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.