Superintendent Mechanical
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.
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.
We are looking for a technically sound, knowledgeable, safety- and quality-minded, dynamic, flexible, detail-oriented high performer and team player to join our highly motivated and efficient Services Team as a Field Service Superintendent Engineer.
You will be part of a highly skilled and motivated team of Field Services professionals who are able to work independently and make decisions under pressure, combining analytical and critical thinking with excellent knowledge of 2-stroke engines.
The location for this position is Gdansk, Poland.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Superintendent Mechanical 2-Stroke, your work will include performing field service activities according to the work plan, carrying out advanced mechanical, electronic, automation, and system integration-related troubleshooting on two-stroke engines and ancillary equipment, providing technical advice on repair activities carried out by customers, and commissioning service products.
Your main responsibilities will include the following:
- Conducting overhauls of engine components on site and on board, including some in situ machining according to the work plan.
- Performing advanced mechanical, electronic, automation and system integration-related fault finding and troubleshooting on 2-stroke engines and ancillary equipment.
- Performing mechanical commissioning and verification of work done.
- Providing technical advice for repair activities carried out by customers.
- Lead and manage the assigned team and supervise related activities on site during FS work execution.
- Interact with customers and the FS and TS back offices during work.
- Provide internal and external progress updates on the assigned work.
- Prepare service work reports and travel expense reports on time and to the expected Wärtsilä quality standard.
- Proactively consult, advise and promote Wärtsilä solutions and products to customers.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A BSc degree and/or proven experience in Field Services working with engines (experience with Wärtsilä engines is beneficial).
- Solid knowledge about 2-stroke engines and their auxiliary equipment.
- Awareness and experience with electrical troubleshooting.
- Experience in leading and/or managing the assigned team of colleagues/subcontractors for related activities on site during work execution.
- Good command of English and Polish, verbally and in writing.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluent reporting skills for preparing final work reports and daily reports, both written and verbal.
- Ability to interact smoothly with customers, other involved representatives, and internal stakeholders before, during, and after Field Services work execution.
- Good MS Office and Wärtsilä FS reporting tool skills.
- Willingness to travel world-wide.
- Valid driving licence.
Why you and us?
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
Contact & next steps
Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email or through recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.
Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Tomasz Dechnik, Manager 2-Stroke Field Service, EUAF via email at [email protected] with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Last application date: 31/08/2025
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.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
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