Marine Commissioning and Service Technician
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Apply NowVPS Emsys Maritime – Service and Commissioning Technician
Come and join the revolution, as the world struggles to contain CO2 and Greenhouse gases to prevent further global warming, there is an ever-increasing requirement to report exhaust gas emissions from the shipping industry. VPS Emsys Maritime is one of the leading manufacturers of ship and maritime exhaust gas emissions measurement systems. Emsys Maritime Ltd. were acquired by VPS Veritas in 2023 and have been incorporated into their Digital and Decarbonisation division, VPS are the world leading testing and analysis company of marine fuels. The combination of our companies makes VPS a leader in finding the way for sustainable solutions to the shipping industry, like partnering with the Global Centre for Marine Decarbonisation.
As VPS Emsys Maritime continues to grow at a rapid pace with a forward order book stretching towards the end of the decade, we need to supplement our team to provide for our current orders and to prepare our products for the future. We currently provide accurate measurement systems to the world’s largest and leading shipyards.
This continued growth has created the opportunity for an additional Service Technician to join our ‘Queens Award’ winning company.
Our internal supportive culture is ideal for those who want to join an organisation which will challenge them whilst allowing time to develop your skills and capabilities further.
As exclusive suppliers to marine and offshore industries, our highly experienced team have market-leading expertise in the design, installation, commissioning, and through-life support of marine emissions monitoring systems (EMS)
Job description
Emsys Maritime is currently looking to recruit a marine service technician to join their team. This is a key service role, servicing, repairing, installing and commissioning of Emsys emissions monitoring systems onboard ocean-going ships and shipyards on a global basis.
The business operates with key values of Technology, Teamwork and Service. The candidate will have the skills, knowledge and experience to work on their own initiative and drive successful performance of the business with a focus on managed growth.
Your background should include working on electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and you should be comfortable in fault-finding systems that include PLC and PC based software environments. Full system training will be provided.
You will be required to travel globally, sometimes at short notice. If you are familiar with the maritime industry’s service requirements then this should not be anything new.
Role & Responsibilities:
Provide on-ship resource for service and repair.
Provide sufficient technical competence and manage own spares holding/liaise with spares/service coordination team to provide first-time fix.
Recommend spares holding for customers.
Provide customer distance support – Contact with customers to provide work instructions etc. to allow trouble shooting and self-repair of simple problems.
Update admin systems of work completed.
Preparing Method of Works and Plans of Action as required.
You will work closely with the Service Manager to help efficiently schedule your visits
Updating inhouse systems with service information reports
Liaising with customers, captains and port agents
Carrying out the necessary admin duties including filing reports, preparing expenses and other duties as necessary to carry out your role
You will be expected to learn and implement the companies HSQE policy. This will be important as we deal with challenging customers in sometimes difficult environments.
Key Skills:
Good organisational and administration skills – Well organised, able to deal with numbers, facts and standards.
Ideally a technical understanding of the marine emissions monitoring industry and the products and services supplied by the company.
Excellent communication skills – an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business.
Be non-confrontational when handling or involved in conflict situations.
Demonstrate high levels of initiative in the management of customer satisfaction including identifying, developing and implementing practical solutions to business problems.
Demonstrate an ability to devise and implement plans to grow business performance.
Decisive, helpful, accommodating, enthusiastic, conscientious and considerate.
Demonstrate drive and passion for continuous improvement.
You must be qualified with a formal technical education and confident in spoken and written English.
This position requires the candidate to be reasonably fit as tasking on-board ships is physically demanding. In addition to the right to live and work in the U.K you will need a full driving license and be able to travel to countries in regions such as Europe, U.S, Middle East, South America, Caribbean and the Far East
We offer:
A competitive basic salary out of town allowance, flexible working contract
Tools, workwear, laptop, mobile phone, company credit card, travel insurance
Comprehensive training program
Holidays - 28 Days
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule, normal working of 20 days per month, overtime paid for number of days in excess of 20 days.
A bonus of £45/day is payable whilst deployed.
Ability to commute/relocate: Mainly deployed from home
As international travel is an integral part of the role, living a reasonable distance to an international airport is important. North West of England, with access to Greater Manchester (Altrincham) preferred
Education:
Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
Mechanical/Electrical engineering: 3 years (preferred)
Language: English mandatory
Licence/Certification: Engineering Qualification (required)
Willingness to travel:
Company does not support UK VISA SPONSORSHIP
Come and join the revolution, as the world struggles to contain CO2 and Greenhouse gases to prevent further global warming, there is an ever-increasing requirement to report exhaust gas emissions from the shipping industry. VPS Emsys Maritime is one of the leading manufacturers of ship and maritime exhaust gas emissions measurement systems. Emsys Maritime Ltd. were acquired by VPS Veritas in 2023 and have been incorporated into their Digital and Decarbonisation division, VPS are the world leading testing and analysis company of marine fuels. The combination of our companies makes VPS a leader in finding the way for sustainable solutions to the shipping industry, like partnering with the Global Centre for Marine Decarbonisation.
As VPS Emsys Maritime continues to grow at a rapid pace with a forward order book stretching towards the end of the decade, we need to supplement our team to provide for our current orders and to prepare our products for the future. We currently provide accurate measurement systems to the world’s largest and leading shipyards.
This continued growth has created the opportunity for an additional Service Technician to join our ‘Queens Award’ winning company.
Our internal supportive culture is ideal for those who want to join an organisation which will challenge them whilst allowing time to develop your skills and capabilities further.
As exclusive suppliers to marine and offshore industries, our highly experienced team have market-leading expertise in the design, installation, commissioning, and through-life support of marine emissions monitoring systems (EMS)
Job description
Emsys Maritime is currently looking to recruit a marine service technician to join their team. This is a key service role, servicing, repairing, installing and commissioning of Emsys emissions monitoring systems onboard ocean-going ships and shipyards on a global basis.
The business operates with key values of Technology, Teamwork and Service. The candidate will have the skills, knowledge and experience to work on their own initiative and drive successful performance of the business with a focus on managed growth.
Your background should include working on electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and you should be comfortable in fault-finding systems that include PLC and PC based software environments. Full system training will be provided.
You will be required to travel globally, sometimes at short notice. If you are familiar with the maritime industry’s service requirements then this should not be anything new.
Role & Responsibilities:
Provide on-ship resource for service and repair.
Provide sufficient technical competence and manage own spares holding/liaise with spares/service coordination team to provide first-time fix.
Recommend spares holding for customers.
Provide customer distance support – Contact with customers to provide work instructions etc. to allow trouble shooting and self-repair of simple problems.
Update admin systems of work completed.
Preparing Method of Works and Plans of Action as required.
You will work closely with the Service Manager to help efficiently schedule your visits
Updating inhouse systems with service information reports
Liaising with customers, captains and port agents
Carrying out the necessary admin duties including filing reports, preparing expenses and other duties as necessary to carry out your role
You will be expected to learn and implement the companies HSQE policy. This will be important as we deal with challenging customers in sometimes difficult environments.
Key Skills:
Good organisational and administration skills – Well organised, able to deal with numbers, facts and standards.
Ideally a technical understanding of the marine emissions monitoring industry and the products and services supplied by the company.
Excellent communication skills – an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business.
Be non-confrontational when handling or involved in conflict situations.
Demonstrate high levels of initiative in the management of customer satisfaction including identifying, developing and implementing practical solutions to business problems.
Demonstrate an ability to devise and implement plans to grow business performance.
Decisive, helpful, accommodating, enthusiastic, conscientious and considerate.
Demonstrate drive and passion for continuous improvement.
You must be qualified with a formal technical education and confident in spoken and written English.
This position requires the candidate to be reasonably fit as tasking on-board ships is physically demanding. In addition to the right to live and work in the U.K you will need a full driving license and be able to travel to countries in regions such as Europe, U.S, Middle East, South America, Caribbean and the Far East
We offer:
A competitive basic salary out of town allowance, flexible working contract
Tools, workwear, laptop, mobile phone, company credit card, travel insurance
Comprehensive training program
Holidays - 28 Days
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule, normal working of 20 days per month, overtime paid for number of days in excess of 20 days.
A bonus of £45/day is payable whilst deployed.
Ability to commute/relocate: Mainly deployed from home
As international travel is an integral part of the role, living a reasonable distance to an international airport is important. North West of England, with access to Greater Manchester (Altrincham) preferred
Education:
Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
Mechanical/Electrical engineering: 3 years (preferred)
Language: English mandatory
Licence/Certification: Engineering Qualification (required)
Willingness to travel:
Company does not support UK VISA SPONSORSHIP