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Vacancy closed 14-10-2022! Marine Propulsion service specialist

RM Propulsion B.V.

Hoorn
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Marine Propulsion Maintenance
Propeller Shaft Seal Repair
Controllable-Pitch Propeller Systems
Thruster Maintenance
Steering Gear Repair
Overhaul and Repair
Mechanical Engineering
Marine Engineering
Technical Troubleshooting
Service Work Reporting
Customer Service
Spare Parts Procurement
Teamwork
Independent Work
English Communication

Job Description

RM Propulsion B.V. is specialized in the field of propeller shaft seals of seagoing vessels. We carry out maintenance and repair work worldwide and also supply the corresponding parts. To reinforce our team we are looking for a new colleague. (Hoorn NH) Marine Propulsion service specialist What Do We Offer Apart from a good salary; Traveling worldwide; A full-time job in an informal setting within a small and driven team; A varied function in which no day is the same; Initially a temporary contract for 1 year with the possibility of renewal / permanent contract; Employment conditions according to Dutch collective labor law (CAO Metaalbewerkingsbedrijf); Space to develop yourself and improve the company with your ideas. Your Function You are responsible for regular overhaul (5 year – 10 year) and repairs on controllable pitch propellers systems (OD Box, CPP hub, blade foot seals etc), Steering gear and thruster systems; You can maintain all common brands and types of propulsion systems independently; Overhauls and repairs on assemblies at the shipyard and/or in workshops; Track and report on the status of work orders to customers and/or internal stakeholders. Drafting the Service Work Reports; At the shipyard you are the face of RM Propulsion so you are responsible for the excellent service RM Propulsions strives for; As a propulsion specialist you will fly all over the world; A service assignment varies from a few days to a few weeks; You will work partly in the office (Hoorn NH) to help the customer with technical advice and to purchase the correct spare parts. Your Profile And Must-haves Years of proven experience in ship propulsion maintenance & repair; You can maintain all common brands Rolls-Royce®, Wärtsilä/Lips®, Nakashima®, Schottel®, Kawasaki® Jastram®, Brunvoll®, etc… You are responsible for regular overhaul and repairs on (bow-) thrusters controllable pitch propellers systems (OD Box, CPP hub, blade foot seals, etc), and possibly also steering gear systems; Experience in stern tube seal bonding is a plus. You must have a technical education at MBO-/HBO level (mechanical engineer or marine engineer); You have practical problem-solving skills; You will be recognized as a leader with the ability to build high-quality teams (team player) based on trust; You can work independently, are flexible, and like to travel. Away from home is no problem for you; You are willing to follow training (periodically), and expand your knowledge and skills. You have high integrity, listen with good intentions, value feedback, and support people to grow. Dealing professionally with customers during the execution of the work; Your English is fluent written and spoken. Knowledge of other languages is a plus. Interested and Applying for this job? Please send your CV and application letter to Marianne Mulders- Visser, email: [email protected]. www.rmpropulsion.com Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated.

Core Responsibilities

Perform worldwide overhauls and repairs on controllable-pitch propellers, thrusters, steering gear, and related propulsion systems, both at shipyards and in workshops. Track work orders, prepare service reports, advise customers, source spare parts, and represent the company through high-quality service.

Requirements

Requires proven experience maintaining and repairing marine propulsion systems, technical education at MBO/HBO level in mechanical or marine engineering, and practical problem-solving ability. Candidates should work independently and as part of a team, travel flexibly, communicate professionally with customers, and be fluent in written and spoken English; stern tube seal bonding experience is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Worldwide Travel
  • Full-Time Employment
  • Temporary Contract With Possibility of Renewal or Permanent Employment
  • Professional Development Opportunities

About RM Propulsion B.V.

Industry: Repair and Maintenance

Company size: 11-50 employees

At RM Propulsion B.V., we supply high-quality stern tube seals — we also install them with precision and care. Independent from the makers, we offer a complete and tailor-made maintenance concept for oil lubricated stern tube seals. This helps ship owners to achieve immediate and significant cost reduction and increased reliability of their stern tube systems. Our full package maintenance concept is based on more than 10 years of field experience and serve vessel all over the world. Our full service concept includes: • Active support during purchasing – and planning process, • Check of maintenance & operating history, • Job-preparation together with customer, • Advise about necessary spare parts, • Supply of our high quality compatible spares (suitable for EAL oils or alternative), • Excellent availability of experienced service engineers, • Overhaul service world wide, • 1 year warranty on service and spares (if our spares or customers OEM spares are used), • Independent realistic consulting/ aftersales.

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