Field Service Engineer

Kongsberg Maritime; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime technology company is seeking a Service Engineer to provide worldwide technical support and maintenance for offshore systems. This role includes commissioning new systems, trouble resolution, and assisting in annual sea trials. A degree in electrical engineering and fluency in English are essential. Competitive pay and flexible working hours offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Attractive insurance policies

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other relevant technical education.
• Experience from relevant activities is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel on short notice.
• Meet health requirements for offshore work.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Norwegian.

Responsibilities

• Provide worldwide technical support and assistance to customers.
• Commission new systems and perform maintenance.
• Assist in annual sea trials and provide inhouse support.
• Manage modifications on offshore systems and equipment.

Skills

Technical support

Problem analysis

Initiative

Team collaboration

Methodical approach

Fluent English

Knowledge in electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Service Engineer in our Field Service Offshore department. You will travel worldwide to provide service, troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning of new systems and technical support for customers in the offshore segment.

Responsibilities

• Technical support and assistance worldwide to internal and external customers
• Commissioning of new systems
• Service, maintenance, and modifications on Kongsberg delivered systems and equipment in the offshore segment
• Technical support on existing systems in operation
• Assisting in annual sea trials
• Inhouse technical support towards internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other relevant technical education
• Experience from relevant activities is an advantage
• Willingness to travel on short notice
• Meet the health requirements that apply for offshore work
• Meet the requirements for applying for work visa worldwide
• Fluent written and spoken English and Norwegian language
• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• Adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• Analyse complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes. We offer flexible working hours.

Location

Cape Town, South Africa