Field Service Engineer - Marine Propulsion & Thrusters

HSB Technical Ltd; Southampton; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist in maritime systems is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and maintain thruster and propulsion systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on mechanical and hydraulic engineering experience, particularly in heavy engineering within the marine sector. This role involves overseas travel and working on commercial vessels, ensuring client satisfaction and adhering to OEM standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical and hydraulic engineering experience required.
• Experience in heavy engineering, especially within the marine sector.
• Experience with thruster/propulsion systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, maintenance, and commissioning of thruster and propulsion systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately.
• Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Hydraulic engineering experience

Electrical aptitude

Ability to travel globally

Tools

Mechanical drawings

Technical reporting

Job description

Position: Field Service Engineer
Job ID: 2177/8
Location: Home Based – UK or Europe
Rate/Salary: £38,000 – £50,000 basic | OTE £80,000 – £100,000
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors.

We have permanent and contract vacancies across the UK and overseas.

Field Service Engineer – Overview

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on mechanical and hydraulic engineering experience with an electrical aptitude.

They must be able to supervise and work independently, always maintaining professional standards.

The engineer will work from mechanical drawings and be fully competent to deliver complex projects to exacting standards.

Experience in heavy engineering, particularly within the marine sector on thruster and propulsion systems, is essential.

Experience for an OEM propulsion or thruster company, or to OEM standards, is highly desirable.

Candidates should have experience with one or more of the following brands:

Brunvoll, Scottel, Voith, Veth Propulsion, Wartsila, Kongsberg, DTG Propulsion, Thrustmaster, Kawasaki, Berg Propulsion, Rolls Royce, Jastram, Aquamaster, Kamewa, Kamome, Liaan, Lips, MAN, Nakashima, Ulstein

The role involves work on commercial vessels, including tankers, FPSOs, and other large ships, often in drydock, covering repairs, servicing, installation, and maintenance of thruster and propulsion systems.

Overseas travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities – Field Service Engineer

Service, repair, maintenance, and final commissioning of thruster and propulsion systems
Read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately
Diagnose mechanical problems using engineering skills and drawings
Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations
Complete service reports and timesheets promptly
Maintain communication with Service Manager(s) and Support Staff
Ensure client satisfaction and work to OEM standards

Qualifications & Requirements – Field Service Engineer

Mechanical maintenance/repair experience of marine thruster and propulsion systems
Experience with OEM propulsion or thruster companies or standards
Hands-on experience with the listed brands
Engineering background
Confident working independently and under supervision
Full driving licence
Ability to travel globally

This vacancy is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, appointed to act as recruitment partner for this role.