Field Service Engineer - Electrical Bias

ZipRecruiter; Heybridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading propulsion and power systems company is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Heybridge to perform maintenance, service, and commissioning tasks on advanced systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a clean driving license, and relevant electrical qualifications. This permanent role offers an opportunity to contribute to various marine projects with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Proficient in literacy and numeracy.
• Able to use traditional and PC-based diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Conduct commissioning, service, and repair of propulsion and power systems.
• Compile technical reports detailing work undertaken.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Electrical competencies

Maintenance and diagnostics experience

Education

Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or similar

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Field Service Engineer - Electrical Bias

Full Time, Heybridge/ Hybrid

Job Summary

Rolls-Royce Solutions UK Ltd Marine is responsible for the Sales and Service support of the world's most advanced Propulsion and Power systems across industry sectors such as Naval, Superyachts, Commercial Marine and Land-based systems.

Field Service Engineer is expected to play an Ambassadorial role for the company, with recognised technical expertise. They are responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks including replacement, upgrades or additional works for all Rolls-Royce Solutions UK supplied systems. In this role, the Field Service Engineer is also responsible for performing Service activities including the installation, commissioning and testing of new products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compliance and understanding of all relevant Health and Safety legislation applicable to the role.
• Carry out Commissioning, Service and Repair of IPMS/AMS, Propulsion and Power Systems to ensure that all products and systems are ready for operation.
• Carry out Installation and Commissioning of Switchboards and Power Management Systems on Vessels.
• Perform maintenance and fault finding on Switchboards and power management systems.
• Knowledge share and support the on-the-job development of others where appropriate.
• Will identify and implement continuous improvement, the transfer of best practices and the adherence to processes and procedures.
• Provide emergency on-call coverage as part of the Service Engineers' call-out rota.
• To compile Technical Reports in a timely manner and to a high standard on the completion of each job detailing the work undertaken and the reasons why.
• Anticipate and plan for issues and resolves problems by identifying and addressing the root cause.
• To use diagnostic tools, methods and procedures to identify faults and determine the root cause of failure that can be communicated to the customer.
• Capable of making judgements on technical problems with moderate scope and complexity and where the maintenance solution is not always clear cut and will rely on practice and experience to evaluate options under circumstances not covered by procedures.
• Support other service and sales activities as directed.

Person Profile:

Demonstrates the behavioural competencies required for this level. This position requires a proactive and enthusiastic person with good communication skills, able to work both independently, or as part of a team. Is culturally sensitive to all others and able to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

The applicant is expected to be technically competent in Marine Propulsion and Power products. The applicant must be capable of using both traditional and PC-based diagnostics. The applicant must have electrical competencies and basic mechanical. The applicant must have experience with Switchboards, both maintenance and diagnostics.

Requirements:

• Full and Clean Driving Licence
• Current Passport Holder for travel
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
• Must be competent in both literacy and numeracy
• Appropriate qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation & Maintenance or similar relevant qualification or demonstrable industry experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Health & safety best practices
• Sign up for and pass CONDO Training (Contractor on Deployed Operations)
• Successfully attain full MoD Security Clearance
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Type of Contract: Permanent