Service Engineer (Electrical) — Fremantle Area, Perth Region

Expired

SCHOTTEL is a manufacturer of propulsion and steering systems for ships and offshore applications. The company founder Josef Becker invented the rudderpropeller, a z-drive, in 1950. Today the company develops and manufactures azimuth propulsion, maneuvering and steering systems. SCHOTTEL Australia Pty Ltd is looking for a Service Engineer (Electrical) to build capability, drive process improvement and execute SCHOTTEL's service solution supporting our customers. The position is based in Fremantle, WA. The tasks of this role include the following: Installation, commissioning, and validation of SCHOTTEL products during shipbuilding stage in the yard. Independently meeting daily service maintenance repair needs by fault finding and repair of the defects of electrical equipment on site or in at the workshop quickly and with utmost competence, skill and in cost effective manner. For running vessels and as the company’s representative on site, first and foremost help the vessel independently and come up with solutions to enable safe, continued operation. Document all inspections, maintenance and service work. Submit all relevant documentation completely and in a timely basis. Provide technical electrical engineering support to customers and other service professionals as required. Requests, installs, and anticipates parts needed for satisfactory repair. Prepares technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel. Reviews all logs for open issues and prepares formal reports to customers as necessary with focus on facts (and not contestable judgment or conclusions). Ensures that tools and test equipment are properly maintained and calibrated. Assesses product/equipment performance based on field support data; recommends modifications or improvements in consultation with the office. Sensitivity to and reporting of possible commercial implications of actions is necessary to protect the interest of the company. Learn skills needed in other specialization (mechanical or electrical) in order to become quickly self-sufficient for most of the routine repair and service task. Make adequate safety preparations, conduct risk assessment and adhere to safe practices and regulations. Skills and experience required for the position: Diploma or equivalent in electrical engineering Minimum 10 years’ experience as service engineer in relation to propulsion systems