Closed Vacancy International Field Engineer Propulsion Specialist

RM Propulsion B.V.; Hoorn; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

MacBook laptop

Job summary

RM Propulsion B.V. is looking for a propulsion specialist with hands-on experience in overhaul and repair of ship propulsion units, including bow thrusters and CPP systems.

The role requires independent work, willingness to travel worldwide, and leadership within a small, motivated team. A technical MBO/HBO education is expected, with fluency in English. Initial 7-month contract with potential renewal into permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ship propulsion maintenance & repair on major brands.
• Leadership with hands-on service team supervision.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair propulsion units at shipyard or workshops.
• Coordinate work by shipyard teams to support propulsion work.
• Track status of work orders and report to customers/internal stakeholders.
• Draft Service Work Reports.

Skills

Propulsion maintenance

Leadership

Overhaul & repair

English fluent

Education

MBO/HBO level mechanical/marine engineering

Job description

We are an independent stern tube seal and propulsion service company. RM Propulsion B.V. produces and supplies compatible spare parts for oil-lubricated lip type stern tube seal systems and provides worldwide overhaul service for these systems. In addition to being stern tube seal specialists, we have been expanding our services to CPP systems, thrusters, and rudder systems.

Due to the rapid growth of our company we are looking for a new colleague.

Your Profile And Must-haves

• Years of proven experience in ship propulsion maintenance & repair; You can maintain all common brands Rolls-Royce®, Wärtsilä/Lips®, Nakashima®, Schottel®, Kawasaki® Jastram®, Brunvoll®, etc…
• You are responsible for regular overhaul and repairs on (bow-) thrusters controllable pitch propellers systems (OD Box, CPP hub, blade foot seals, etc), and possibly also steering gear systems;
• Experience in stern tube seal bonding is a plus.
• You have a technical education at MBO-/HBO level (mechanical engineer or marine engineer);
• Practical problem-solving skills;
• You can improvise and are inventive;
• You will be recognized as a leader with the ability to manage hands-on a service job as a team player, based on trust;
• You can work independently, you are flexible and like to travel;
• Away from home is no problem for you;
• You have high integrity, listen with good intentions, value feedback, and support people to grow;
• Dealing professionally with customers during the execution of the work;
• Your English is fluent, verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

What Do We Offer

• A full-time job in an informal setting within a small and highly motivated team;
• A diverse position in which no day is the same;
• Initially a temporary contract for 7 months with the possibility of renewal/ permanent contract;
• Employment conditions according to Dutch collective labour law (CAO Metaalbewerkingsbedrijf);
• A company cell phone & and an Apple Mac Book
• Space to develop yourself and improve the company with your ideas.

Your Function

• Overhaul and repair of propulsion units at the shipyard and/ or in workshops;
• Overseeing and coordinating work done by the shipyard in order to support your work on propulsion systems;
• Track and report on the status of work orders to customers and/ or internal stakeholders;
• Drafting the Service Work Reports;
• At the shipyard you are the face of RM Propulsion B.V. supporting/ proving RM Propulsion’s excellent reputation on propulsion services;
• As a propulsion specialist you will fly all over the world;
• A service assignment varies from a few days to a few weeks.

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated.