Azipod Technician

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As an Azipod® Technician at ABB Oy, Marine & Ports Division, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining ABB Azipod® electric propulsion units. You will ensure that service work will be executed efficiently, cost effectively, according to technical work instructions and in accordance with ABB standard processes, quality standards and safety guidelines. Your office will be located in Turku, but the work will mostly be done abroad at customers’ sites. We offer you an excellent opportunity to contribute to developing the ABB marine business and to develop into an expert in our products and systems. Possible future career path may include roles such as Site Manager, Technical Specialist or Project Manager. Benefits we offer at the moment include e.g. an annual performance bonus, a flexible working model, subsidized lunch when at the office, development & training, employee share ownership program, benefits for families with children, sports, massage and cultural benefits and many hobby clubs.

This position reports to

Field Service Manager

Your responsibilities

• Service of ABB Marine Azipod® propulsion units, where your focus will be on bearings.
• Service and warranty calls on operating vessels.
• Supporting in the projects’ continuous development and participating in review meetings.
• Specifying and recommending solutions based on business and customer needs.
• Sharing relevant information with subcontractors and colleagues and giving feedback to the organization to benefit from lessons learned.
• Using and improving tools that are needed to execute a project efficiently.

Your background

• A technician or B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering.
• Practical work experience related to relevant products and systems is an advantage.
• Willingness to extensive global travelling, up to 150 days per year.
• Experience in shipbuilding and knowledge of ABB products are advantages.
• You have a co-operative and solution-oriented attitude.
• Fluent written and spoken English skills. Other language skills, such as Finnish, are an advantage.
• You are familiar with MS Office software.
• You work well both independently and as a part of a team. Interaction with both the customer and the ABB team is an important part of this job.

More about us

ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. www.abb.com/marine In Finland, ABB has about 5000 employees, making it one of the biggest industrial employers in the country. ABB Finland serves its customers in over 20 locations and has production sites in Helsinki, Vaasa, Porvoo and Hamina. As a global company, we’re also able to offer international job opportunities. If you have questions, please contact Field Service Manager Matti Uusitalo, tel. +358 50 335 8015. Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for the position by March 27, 2023. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: on site #LI-onsite