Cape Town Field Service Engineer – Marine Systems

878 Damen Services Africa (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Damen Services Africa (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Field Service Engineer to perform maintenance, overhaul and installation work on vessel systems. You will support shipyards in commissioning and train third parties on operation and upkeep of ships.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, customer focus and hands-on technical work in a dynamic international environment. Fluency in English is required, with additional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• MBO level with WTB training.
• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Preferable: French, Portuguese or Arabic.
• Independent with problem-solving skills and strong customer focus.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical installations, pressure equipment and internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of safety systems such as gas detection, ESD and mechanical pressure protection.
• Inspection, testing and maintenance.
• Control and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and carrying out maintenance, overhaul and installation work related to mechanical, electrical engineering and process engineering on all relevant installations on both Damen vessels and other vessels
• Supporting local shipyards in the operational commissioning of ships
• Instructing/providing training to third parties regarding the operation, use and maintenance of ships
• Performing administrative tasks and preparing project reports

Skills

MBO level

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Customer focus

3+ years experience

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Electrical engineering

Electrical installations

Pressure equipment

Internal combustion engines

Safety systems (gas detection, ESD)

Inspection & maintenance

Control & PLC systems

French/Portuguese/Arabic (bonus)

Job description

Damen Services Africa (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Field Service Engineer to perform maintenance, overhaul and installation work on vessel systems. You will support shipyards in commissioning and train third parties on operation and upkeep of ships.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, customer focus and hands-on technical work in a dynamic international environment. Fluency in English is required, with additional languages a plus.