About this opportunity
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Service Team Leader
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Maintaining switchboards on a passenger vessel in Singapore. Troubleshooting a propulsion failure on a naval vessel in Den Helder. Optimizing power management systems on an oil tanker in the middle of the North Sea. This is your playground: from 100,000 hp main engines to diesel-electric propulsion systems with 4 MW Azipods.
What you will do
Power: Switchboards and Electrical Distribution
This is where your focus lies. You will maintain and upgrade switchboards, troubleshoot faults, and ensure the electrical infrastructure on board remains operational. From simple breaker issues to complex network failures.
Your work will vary from preventive maintenance to urgent troubleshooting. Sometimes it will be a quick repair, while other times you may spend days analyzing a complex fault in integrated systems. You will work independently on-site, while always having the support of ABB specialists whenever needed.
Your responsibilities
Troubleshoot faults ranging from straightforward to highly complex, on vessels, offshore platforms, and occasionally in industrial environments.
Perform maintenance on breakers, switchboards, and related systems in accordance with schedules and specifications.
Commission new systems where precision is essential. On larger projects, you will work closely with specialists.
Provide support through remote troubleshooting via phone or Microsoft Teams, or by assisting customers on-site.
Coordinate activities on-site with fellow engineers, subcontractors, and customer personnel. You will be the main point of contact.
Prepare technical reports, service reports, and documentation.
Advise customers on maintenance strategies and potential improvements based on your findings.
How the team works
You will be part of a team of 20 Service Engineers, divided across three disciplines. Several colleagues, like you, specialize in switchboards and breakers. In addition, there are specialists in Drives and Automation.
You will work independently most of the time, but collaboration is close and accessible. Whenever technical challenges arise, colleagues are quick to support one another.
Our Operations team, consisting of five coordinators, manages all logistics, from the initial customer request through to invoicing. Your hotel in Genoa or transportation from the airport in Houston will be arranged for you. Back-office, sales, and project teams handle the rest. During projects, your practical expertise is highly valued and actively requested.
What you bring
Bachelor's level working and thinking ability in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Several years of experience in a technical service role.
Experience with marine or offshore installations is preferred but not essential.
Willingness to travel extensively and spend periods away from home, ranging from a few days to several weeks.
A strong sense of ownership. On-site, you are the expert customers rely on.
Confidence to express your own opinions and contribute to better solutions.
The ability to combine independence with a strong team-oriented mindset.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. English is the primary working language.
Dutch language skills are beneficial but not required.
Valid driver's license (Category B).
What ABB offers
Your Technical Development
Training and certifications on advanced marine systems.
Access to the knowledge of 105,000 specialists worldwide. If you encounter a technical challenge, there is always someone who can help.
Career development opportunities ranging from Service Engineer to Specialist, Project Manager, or Technical Advisor.
Practical Benefits
Company car for customer visits and airport travel.
Fully equipped with a laptop and mobile phone.
International travel allowances on top of your salary, including expenses and daily allowances for every day spent on-site.
Your Time
40 days off per year (27 vacation days plus 13 ADV/working time reduction days), allowing time to recover after periods away from home.
Full-time position (40 hours per week) with flexibility to meet operational requirements.
Option to convert leave hours into additional salary, or vice versa.
Financial Package
Competitive salary based on your experience.
Standard 13th-month salary.
Solid pension scheme.
Annual sports contribution (because after spending weeks aboard a vessel, staying fit matters).
We've taken care of the essentials, so you can focus on what you do best: solving technical problems.
About ABB Marine & Ports
We are a division of ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation. ABB Marine & Ports serves the maritime industry, from commercial shipping and naval vessels to cruise ships and offshore platforms. Our systems are installed on thousands of vessels worldwide.
At ABB Marine & Ports, we are leading the transition toward sustainable shipping. Electric propulsion, data-driven decision support, and integrated ABB solutions connecting ship and shore are paving the way for a zero-emission maritime industry.
Interested?
Apply directly through our careers website via this link.
Questions?
Jacqueline Pereboom
Talent Partner
Tel: +31 (0)10 407 8214
Email: [email protected]
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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