Field Service Technician, 4-stroke

Field Service Technician, 4-stroke
- Parts and Field Service is now looking for an enthusiastic** Field Service Technician**to join our skilled team in Halifax, NS 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?
- The position is open to applicants in Canada and requires attendance on location in Halifax, NS on a daily basis.
- This position reports to the Coordinator Field Service Resources.

**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 safety-first mindset.
- 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.
- High integrity
- Passionate about people
- Customer focus
- Strong focus on quality and safety
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team
- Good negotiating skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Team player mindset
- 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
- Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
- Hearing/Listening
- 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**:
**Why you & us?**
- 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.**
- 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.

**Contact & next steps**: