Senior Asset Diagnostics Expert

Senior Asset Diagnostics Expert

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 80% 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?

We are now looking for a 

(Senior) Asset Diagnostics Engineer
an
 “Engineer who’s interested in data analyses in order to predict maintenance.”

to join our team. 

The preferred location for the position is in Drunen, The Netherlands.

What you will be doing 

As an (Senior) Asset Diagnostics Engineer, you are responsible to perform vibration analysis for rotating equipment, oil analysis, control system- and hydraulic- performance analysis. This data analysis is supported by an advanced automated decision support system. The decision support system assists in identifying potential failures, whereby you will focus on resolving issues in close contact with the customer. All information determines the condition of the propulsion equipment in order to predict when maintenance should be performed. 

What do you do as an Asset Diagnostics Expert in our Propulsion Expertise Centre? Let us try to give you an example of a typical working day.

The day starts with a fresh cup of coffee and starting up the analysis tools to check if there are any issues on the vessels, we have under contract of our condition monitoring service. You see immediately an orange flag indicating an increasing trend for the contamination levels of the lubrication oil of one of the thrusters of the world’s biggest semi-submersible heavy lifting vessels. Together with a thruster expert, you define the most suitable recommended actions for the crew to verify the situation on-board and ensure the thrusters can operate in optimal condition.

After a lunch walk, you have some supporting activities on the agenda. A sales support engineer is in the process of offering a monitoring system for a cruise customer with multiple rotating equipment on-board. He needs an expert’s opinion on the most optimal scope for a system to offer. Afterwards, you will validate the agreed-on system with one of our suppliers for feasibility.

The last days of the week you will join a “Hydraulic System” training to gain more knowledge on the hydraulic auxiliary systems we deliver with our propulsion equipment. This is needed to understand the relation between the data that is obtained and the behaviour of the vessels. This is also a good opportunity to discuss with colleagues from other departments to gain more understanding of the business and different Wärtsilä working environments.

You are part of our global Marine Expertise Centre function which operates from multiple locations, among which in Drunen in The Netherlands, Vaasa in Finland, and Fort Lauderdale in the US. We provide advanced services that enhance the business of our customers by improving efficiency, reliability, availability and optimizing maintenance logistics, while continuously improving our Monitoring Services to benefit both Wärtsilä’s customers and the environment.
Our Propulsion Expertise Centre provides services for Wärtsilä’ s global propulsion equipment portfolio comprising of Steerable- and Transverse Thrusters, Controllable Pitch Propellers, Reduction Gears, Electric Pods and Water Jets. You will report to our Asset Diagnostic Manager, Propulsion.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

You provide high-quality CBM data analysis (vibration, oil, controls, hydraulics e.g.) and create reports in order to support equipment maintenance. Provide technical support in your areas of expertise. Continuously improve and develop the Condition Monitoring services in co-operation with other Wärtsilä stakeholders to acquire and maintain technological and market leadership. Participate in the development of maintenance and asset management concepts that further enhance the business of Wärtsilä customers. Proactively provide technical support to Wärtsilä’s sales (support) organizations to improve the success rate of the offering process.

What do we expect from you?

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Asset Management, Marine Engineering or equivalent. Some experience with or a strong interest in propulsion equipment (or other large rotating equipment), vibration analysis, condition monitoring and / or condition-based maintenance. Technical knowledge and interest in hydraulics, hydrodynamics, and control systems. Affinity with scripting and/or programming (e.g. in MATLAB) is an additional asset English and Dutch language skills are mandatory. Good communication and analytical skills besides technical reporting skills. Customer focused with a proactive attitude and ability to learn.

You have doubts if you meet all requirements? Just apply - we are open to different seniority levelsand want to see your application

What we offer you

We highly care for employability of all our employees hence employees are encouraged to utilize the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials. The opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within an international working environment, in an ambitious, growth-orientated organisation. We offer excellent primary and secondary terms of employment and a healthy work-life balance. We foster openness, respect and trust. The culture can be described as down to earth and decisive.

We drive an inclusive corporate culture by respecting diversity. Success requires a mix of employees - diversity in nationality, gender, age, personality and educational background.

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Stefan van Loenhout, Manager Asset Diagnostics Propulsion, through email with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy

Last application date: 31/08/2024 

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. 

This is Wärtsilä

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