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Senior Service Engineer/Superintendent Propulsion

Wärtsilä
Gdańsk, Polandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Oct 2025

About the role

<p><span>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. 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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span>We are looking for a <span><strong>Senior Service Engineer/Superintendent Propulsion</strong></span> with a main responsibility in executing Field Service activities in alignment with Wärtsilä's quality standards.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>The preferred location for this position is Gdansk, but we warmly welcome applicants from anywhere in Poland - location is flexible! </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Your role and responsibilities  </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>As a Senior Service Engineer/Superintendent Propulsion</span><span>, you will provide technical expertise to our customers, ensuring their satisfaction and the successful completion of service projects. This role requires a strong Field Service mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>As a <span>Senior Service Engineer/Superintendent Propulsion</span> you will focus on these responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span>Execute Field Service activities for propulsion systems, ensuring compliance with Wärtsilä quality standards.</span></li> <li><span>Provide technical expertise and support to customers, ensuring their satisfaction and resolving technical issues.</span></li> <li><span>Perform mechanical maintenance and overhauls on propulsion products, including FPP, CPP, Gearbox, Transverse Thruster, Azimuth Thruster, and WaterJet systems.</span></li> <li><span>Troubleshoot, maintain, and investigate propulsion equipment to identify and resolve issues.</span></li> <li><span>Execute warranty tasks and supervise propulsion equipment during newbuilding projects.</span></li> <li><span>Perform system upgrades for propulsion control systems.</span></li> <li><span>Supervise and execute warranty and field service activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.</span></li> <li><span>Prepare detailed service work reports and documentation for internal and customer use.</span></li> <li><span>Communicate effectively with Wärtsilä Field Service stakeholders and customers to provide updates and technical insights.</span></li> <li><span>Independently organize and coordinate work, including shipyard activities, to ensure project success.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span>Requirements for the position</span>  </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span>Diploma or BSc degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical &amp; Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering.</span></li> <li><span>Proven experience working with engine and propulsion systems, ideally with a Field Service or Marine Engineer background.</span></li> <li><span>Several years of independent experience with the following propulsion products:</span><br/> <ul> <li><span>Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP)</span></li> <li><span>Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP)</span></li> <li><span>Gearboxes</span></li> <li><span>Transverse Thrusters</span></li> <li><span>Azimuth Thrusters</span></li> <li><span>WaterJet systems</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span>Strong mechanical maintenance and overhauling skills for propulsion products.</span></li> <li><span>Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and investigation of propulsion equipment.</span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with executing warranty tasks and supervising newbuilding projects.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to perform system upgrades for propulsion control systems.</span></li> <li><span>High level of independence in organizing work and coordinating shipyard activities.</span></li> <li><span>Good command of written and spoken <strong>English</strong>.</span></li> <li><span>Fluency in <strong>Polish </strong>(both written and spoken).</span></li> <li><span>Willingness and ability to travel globally for service jobs, <strong>up to 80%</strong>, depending on shipyard service needs.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Preferred Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <

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