Field Service Engineer - Controls

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We are a global marine technology company providing innovative, reliable solutions for the merchant, offshore, subsea and naval industries. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, our manufacturing, sales and service facilities span 34 countries. We are a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, navigation and automation. We deliver extreme performance in extreme conditions through excellent products and services that bring the greatest benefits to our customers.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation packages
• Excellent healthcare benefits
• Company RRSP plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Field Service Engineer – Control Systems. As a Field Service Engineer for Control Systems, you will be responsible for supporting automation and propulsion control systems delivered by Kongsberg Maritime.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance to Kongsberg control systems
• Read and interpret drawings and control system architecture
• PC competency (networking, troubleshooting, module modification)
• Use of a multimeter/SW tools for troubleshooting communication or loop errors
• Understanding of Power Management Systems, generators, and governor control functionality for generators and main engines
• AC/DC electrical motors
• Able to add or modify control logic
• Familiar with communication protocols (CAN, 232,422,485, TCP/IP, etc)
• Complete and submit timesheets and expenses in a timely fashion
• Ownership over assigned cases and/or service trips
• Suggest improvements to our products and report needs to Service Manager or product department
• Make proactive suggestions to customers on available upgrades and new products while visiting onboard
• Carry out actions to prevent errors within our delivery and after sales deliveries
• Support Aftermarket Sales with aftersales quotations

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent industry/military training
• Knowledge of general Electrical/Electronic control system concepts such as PID controllers, filters, communication protocols
• Ability to produce and interpret technical documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot low voltage electrical components, use of multimeters, etc.
• Experience with PLC / SCADA systems and their architecture is highly desired
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills and fluent in English (French a benefit)
• Microsoft 365 package user level
• Hold valid Passport
• Authorized to work lawfully in Canada and the US without company sponsorship
• Availability to travel with short notice, after hours, holidays/weekend, for long periods both locally and internationally

You Are Able To

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Make an impact, convince, and persuade others and promote plans and ideas successfully
• Adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• Analyze complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments
• Communicate in a clear, precise, and structured way
• Team building skills
• Assist in workshop projects as required

Work Location

St. Catherine, ON, Canada

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Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Maritime Transportation