Field Service Engineer ( Thrusters and propulsion systems )

Position: Field Service Engineer
Job ID: 1687/26
Location: Home Based – UK or Europe
Rate/Salary: Up to £50,000 basic | OTE £80,000 – £100,000
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors.

We have permanent and contract vacancies across the UK and overseas.

Field Service Engineer – Overview
The ideal candidate will possess hands-on mechanical and hydraulic engineering experience with an electrical aptitude.

They must be able to supervise and work independently, maintaining professional standards at all times.

The engineer will work from mechanical drawings and be fully competent to deliver complex projects to exacting standards.

Experience in heavy engineering, particularly within the marine sector on thruster and propulsion systems, is essential.

Experience of OEM standards, is highly desirable.

Candidates should have experience with one or more of the following brands:
Brunvoll, Scottel, Voith, Veth Propulsion, Wartsila, Kongsberg, DTG Propulsion, Thrustmaster, Kawasaki, Berg Propulsion, Rolls Royce, Jastram, Aquamaster, Kamewa, Kamome, Liaan, Lips, MAN, Nakashima, Ulstein
The role involves working on commercial vessels, including tankers, FPSOs, and other large ships, often in dry dock, covering repairs, servicing, installation, and maintenance of thrusters and propulsion systems.

Overseas travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities – Field Service Engineer

Service, repair, maintenance, and final commissioning of thruster and propulsion systems
Read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately
Diagnose mechanical problems using engineering skills and drawings
Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations
Complete service reports and timesheets promptly
Maintain communication with Service Manager(s) and Support Staff
Ensure client satisfaction and work to OEM standards

Qualifications & Requirements – Field Service Engineer

Mechanical maintenance/repair experience of marine thruster and propulsion systems
Experience with propulsion or thruster companies or standards
Hands-on experience with the listed brands
Engineering background
Confident working independently and under supervision
Full driving licence
Ability to travel globally

This vacancy is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, which has been appointed as the recruitment partner for this role.