Senior Service Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls

Wärtsilä i Norge; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Service Engineer in Instrumentation and Controls to join their dynamic team. This role involves solving technical challenges at power plants, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting project delivery. With a strong focus on renewable energy, the company is dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions that support the transition towards a sustainable future. Candidates should be prepared for significant travel commitments, as the position requires 70% travel to customer facilities across North America and the Caribbean. Join a team that values diversity and innovation!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in instrumentation and controls.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical problems at customer power plants.
• Perform preventative maintenance and prepare service reports.
• Manage relationships with customers during service execution.

Skills

PLC development and programming

DCS troubleshooting

HMI systems (Wonderware)

Industrial networks and protocols

OPC systems

Windows and UNIX servers

Variable frequency drives

Gas Engine Control Systems

Leadership and collaboration

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Controls & Automation

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more 125 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we 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. Want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 73 GW of power plant capacity in 180 countries around the world, including 80 energy storage systems?

In this era of innovation and fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for high performing, future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies with smart technology - together. Are you ready to take the next step?

Senior Service Engineer – Instrumentation and Controls, Energy Business

The Wärtsilä Energy Business – North Region team has a vacancy for a Senior Service Engineer – Instrumentation and Controls.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Solve technical and operational problems at our customer power plants.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities according to maintenance programs.
• Support New Build and Commissioning teams on projects delivery.
• Prepare service work reports and other relevant documentation related to site or customer visits.
• Manage and maintain good relationships with the customer during work execution.
• Take ownership of technical discussions and be the point of contact point between internal and external stakeholders during service execution.
• Be able to travel to our customer facilities for service attendance within Canada, US and the Caribbean.
• Be on service jobs about 80% of the year.
  
  

Desired Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Controls & Automation or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

The applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience with knowledge of:

• PLC development, programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider etc.)
• DCS troubleshooting
• HMI: Wonderware and other applicable systems
• Various industrial networks and protocols (Modbus TCP, Profibus, CAN-bus, CIP, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNET, ControlNET, Industrial Ethernet)
• OPC systems
• Windows server and UNIX servers
• Variable frequency drives
• Advance programming of firewalls and routers
• Reciprocating Gas Engine Control Systems (MAN, MaK, Caterpillar, Bergen etc.)
  
  

Additional Skills

• Good leadership and collaboration skills
• Strong focus on safety protocols and QEHS standards
• Detail oriented
• Be able to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English required, Spanish a plus)
• Excellent computer skills
• Project management skills
• Coaching skills
  
  

Travel Requirements: This position requires a 70% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international, including onshore and offshore locations. The role demands adaptability to varying travel demands, with an expectation of extended periods away from the primary work location. Prospective candidates should be prepared to fulfil these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities.

Last application date: 30/04/2025

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.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation

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