Marine Workshop Technician (Harvey, LA)

Wärtsilä Corporation; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Harvey, LA, is seeking a motivated Workshop Technician to support our hands-on workshop operations. You will perform routine mechanical tasks, handle components, and assist in diagnostics under established guidelines and procedures.

The role reports to the Workshop Supervisor and offers structured training, safety-focused practices, and opportunities to participate in continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience preferred and safety-focused approach.
• Basic understanding of tools, measurements and mechanical processes.
• Good computer literacy for documentation and records.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical tasks and equipment handling per guidelines.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment in good condition and calibrated.
• Assist in diagnosing basic technical issues within the workshop.
• Support continuous improvement of workshop processes.
• Adhere to safety standards and collaborate to meet daily goals.
• Handle routine inquiries and escalate non-routine matters.
• Measure and inspect components for quality and accuracy.
• Perform repetitive tasks including cleaning, grinding, disassembly and reassembly.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Tools & measurements

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Forklift operation

Tools

Grinders

Air tools

Calibrated equipment

Job description

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized 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.

We are now looking for a Workshop Technician to join our team in Harvey, LA.

What will you be doing?

As a Workshop Technician, you will support workshop operations by performing routine mechanical tasks, equipment handling, component cleaning, and technical assistance under established guidelines and procedures.

This position reports to the Workshop Supervisor.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking the ideal candidate to join our fast-paced, hands‑on Workshop Operations team (AMER). Candidates are expected to be adaptable, motivated, and committed to learning through structured training and repetitive practice.

Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned technical and mechanical activities following established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment, ensuring they remain in good working condition and calibrated as needed.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues within the workshop.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance workshop processes.
• Adhere to all safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily workshop goals and deadlines.
• Handle routine stakeholder inquiries and elevate non-routine matters as appropriate.
• Measure and inspect components for quality and accuracy.
• Perform repetitive daily tasks such as cleaning, grinding, sandblasting, disassembly, and reassembly of components.
• Operate basic workshop tools including grinders, air tools, hand tools, and calibrated equipment.
• Support the full workshop process flow: receiving components, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing for machining, reassembling, and preparing shipments.
• Maintain documentation and records in computer systems accurately.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Mechanical experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to learn step‑by‑step through on ‑ the ‑ job training.
• Basic understanding of tools, measurements, and mechanical processes.
• Good computer literacy for documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity.
• Passion for customer service and technical excellence.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team.
• Strong organizational skills and a team player mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are the physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed:

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth.
• Clear Speech.
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger.
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck.
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl.
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Driving (local/over the road).
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time.
• Climbing / Balance.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Works Alone / Works with Others.
• Verbal Contact with Others; Face-to-Face Contact.
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold.
• Mechanical Equipment.
• Electrical Equipment.
• Pressurized Equipment.Moving Objects.
• High Places.
• Dirt/Dust.

Travel Requirements

In this role, some domestic travel may be required. While most activities are workshop-based, occasional visits to customer sites or training sessions may occur. Estimated travel: 20%

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us?

We are authentic, honest, and committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves. We encourage learning, hands ‑ on development, and teamwork. This role offers a strong technical foundation, structured training, and a clear long ‑ term path toward becoming a Field Service professional.

Wartsila is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

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.

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 .