Field Service Engineer, 4-Stroke

Parts and Field Service is now looking for an enthusiastic Field Service Engineer to join our skilled team in Canada.

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. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

What will you be doing?

The position is open to applicants in Canada, to fully support external and internal customers in the region, as well as various other time zones. Remote work is available for qualified candidates.

This position reports to the Coordinator Field Service Resources.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking the ideal candidate to join our fast‑paced, high performance Field Service Team. Candidates are expected to display a high level of critical thinking and reasoning skills, identify as high performers, as well as being self‑motivating.

Accountabilities:

In this position, you will perform Service activities (such as overhauls and repairs) on 4‑stroke marine diesel engines.

For us to be the best match, we expect you to have technical experience in reciprocating engine repair and overhaul.

You will also have a safety‑first attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform overhauls and repairs on 4‑stroke engines.

- Perform advanced mechanical, as well as system integration related troubleshooting on 4‑stroke engines and ancillary equipment.

- Interact professionally with customers during the work execution.

- Commissioning of service products.

- Onsite team leading and managing of the assigned team and related activities during the work execution.

- Perform internal and external progress status of the assigned work.

- Assistance in creating the Service Work Reports.

- Ensure that the work is executed according to Wärtsilä QEHS guidelines and site procedures.

- Follow‑up and report on the status of work orders to customers and/or internal stakeholders.

- Continuously seek solutions according to best practices.

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

- A passion for developing your 4‑stroke knowledge to the next level.

- Relevant technical education or qualifications as a combination of education and experience.

- Technical experience in reciprocating engine repair and overhaul with practical problem‑solving skills.

- Proven experience in installation, operation and maintenance of turbochargers, pumps, heat exchangers, fuel systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems.

- Interact professionally and deliver solutions to customers during the work execution.

- Experience on medium speed 4‑stroke engines.

- Experience in working with electrical systems beneficial.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

- High integrity

- Passionate about people

- Strong focus on quality and safety

- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team

- Strong organizational skills

- Ability to lead persons of different cultural backgrounds

- Good understand of profit and loss and cost to serve

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are 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

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 fulfill these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities.

Why you & us?

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.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

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.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

For applicants that reside in BC, the hourly salary rate range is $35.00 CAD - $45.00 CAD.

The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

As part of the recruitment process, certain roles will be subject to pre‑employment conditions, which can include — but are not limited to — reference checks, background screening (criminal record, education, and employment verification), fit‑to‑work medical assessments, and confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada.

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, wehope to hear from you before the applicationdeadline by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We aim to keep you informed along the way.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more onwww.wartsila.com .

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