Senior Mechanic

Wärtsilä; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking a Senior Mechanic for its Propulsion Workshop in Schiedam, the Netherlands. You will overhaul, repair, assemble and upgrade marine propulsion systems, following Wärtsilä manuals and procedures to ensure safety and quality.

A minimum of 3 years' propulsion installation experience and strong mechanical assembly skills are required, with fluency in Dutch and English. You will mentor technicians, coordinate with the Team Leader, and contribute to the efficient planning of short-

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with Propulsion installations.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical assembly procedures.
• Able to read and understand technical assembly drawings and assembly instructions.
• Dutch and English written and verbal skills; communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly, inspection, assembly and testing of propulsion installations and components.
• Serve as the point of contact for technicians working on other projects during assembly and disassembly activities.
• Assessing an installation after disassembly and proposing to the Team Leader and Workshop Coordinator which work (repairs or replacements) is required for assembly.
• Advising technicians on the correct working methods in the workshop (mentor role).
• Performing work on his own projects.
• Ensure that the work is executed according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and procedures.
• Assisting the Team Leader with planning short-term and long-term work activities.

Skills

Propulsion installations

Mechanical assembly procedures

Technical drawing literacy

Mentoring/coaching

Bilingual Dutch/English

Job description

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

As a Senior Mechanic at our Propulsion Workshop you will be responsible for the overhaul, repair, assemble and upgrade of all types of marine propulsion systems such as Controllable Pitch Propellers, Tunnel and Steerable Thrusters, Oil Supply Units, etc. On each assigned project you shall use Wärtsilä manuals, instructions, drawings and procedures.

You will have the chance to work in a technically interesting environment within the maritime industry. As a Senior Mechanic you will be part of our Propulsion Workshop team existing of 20 propulsion professionals.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• You will work on disassembly, inspection, assembly and testing of complete propulsion installations and components.
• Serving as the point of contact for technicians working on other projects during assembly and disassembly activities
• Assessing an installation after disassembly and proposing to the Team Leader and Workshop Coordinator which work (repairs or replacements) is required for assembly.
• Advising technicians on the correct working methods in the workshop (mentor role)
• Performing work on his own projects
• You ensure that the work is executed according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and procedures
• Assisting the Team Leader with planning short-term and long-term work activities.

What do we expect from you?

• You have thorough technical knowledge and experience with mechanical assembly procedures.
• At least 3 years of experience with Propulsion installations
• Strong ability to read and understand technical assembly drawings and assembly instructions.
• Ability to maintain an overview of all ongoing projects in the Propulsion Workshop
• Dutch and English written and verbal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• You are able to work under pressure as well as the flexibility to take part in overtime and weekend shifts if needed for certain orders/projects.
• Ability to switch quickly and flexibly between different projects
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Solution-oriented and decisive

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. The work in our team offers a wide range of interesting projects and we truly have a great team spirit. We hope to find a team member who shares the same passion we have and we are excited to get our new team member onboard.

Last application date: 24/08/2026

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.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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