Field Service Technician

Evac Group; Espoo; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide travel

Competitive salary and benefits

Crew training

Job summary

Evac Group in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to install, maintain and troubleshoot our advanced onboard systems on vessels worldwide. You will perform mechanical, electrical and automation tasks, conduct surveys, train crew, and support newbuild and retrofit projects.

You will generate detailed technical reports, propose improvements, collaborate with R&D, and communicate professionally with clients to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and hydraulics.
• Experience in mechanical installation, electrical work, and basic PLC automation.
• Proficiency with Festo CPX, Siemens TIA Portal, Vacon VFD, or similar systems.
• Proactive R&D mindset and passion for new technologies.
• Ability to create detailed technical reports and improvement proposals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel worldwide to work on vessels.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and automation-related installation, repair, and maintenance tasks on Evac systems onboard vessels.
• Conduct annual surveys, troubleshoot equipment failures, and support warranty claims.
• Train vessel crew on proper system operation and maintenance.
• Support newbuild and retrofit projects, supervising installations and ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Capture field insights and generate detailed technical reports with improvement suggestions.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to propose and test innovative solutions.
• Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Hydraulics

Mechanical installation

Electrical work

PLC automation

R&D mindset

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Festo CPX

Siemens TIA Portal

Vacon VFD

Job description

Evac has been a pioneer in sustainable technologies and solutions for decades. Today we are the world’s leading provider of integrated Evac® water, waste and wastewater technologies, Cathelco® corrosion protection and marine growth prevention and HEM® freshwater systems.

Our technologies address the increasing need for innovative solutions driven by the megatrends of climate change, circularity, and increasingly scarce freshwater resources. We contribute to a better environment and cleaner seas by helping our customers eliminate waste, conserve water, mitigate emissions, and lengthen the lifecycle of their vessels or buildings. Together with our 500 colleagues in 14 countries, we strive for a future with no waste.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Field Service Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our advanced onboard systems, ensuring they operate at peak performance. You will be a key contributor to customer satisfaction and product improvement, applying your technical expertise and innovative mindset to solve complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and automation-related installation, repair, and maintenance tasks on Evac systems onboard vessels.
• Conduct annual surveys, troubleshoot equipment failures, and support warranty claims.
• Train vessel crew on proper system operation and maintenance.
• Support newbuild and retrofit projects, supervising installations and ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Capture field insights and generate detailed technical reports with improvement suggestions.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to propose and test innovative solutions.
• Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and hydraulics.
• Previous experience in mechanical installation, electrical work, and basic PLC automation knowledge.
• Proficiency with Festo CPX, Siemens TIA Portal, Vacon VFD, or similar systems.
• Passion for new technologies and a proactive R&D mindset.
• Ability to create detailed technical reports and improvement proposals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work onboard vessels worldwide and adapt to dynamic environments.

Why Evac?

• Work with cutting-edge maritime technology and sustainable solutions.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Join a collaborative, supportive, and global team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.