Are you an experienced automation engineer equipped with a can-do attitude? Would you like to do meaningful work for a zero-waste future together with an outgoing and professional team?

We are now looking for a Service technician with Automation background to strengthen our onboard service team. As a Service technician - Automation you will have the responsibility of automation engineering (software programming) for assigned projects and products. You will report to the Onboard service manager and have a highly interesting and versatile key role in engineering and execution of retrofit automation projects. The position requires also participating in system projects when needed, and provide support and information to our Automation department.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and execute PLC retrofit installations according to the newest standards
• Commissioning of projects at the shipyards or onboard sailing vessels
•  Electrical or mechanical troubleshooting during execution
• Provide automation assistance to other service technicians in the field
• Provide extensive service report immediately after completions of tasks
• Travel heavy position with domestic and international travel is required
• Ability to perform work in the field which is regularly onboard vessels while docked or underway. Required to often work nonstandard schedules at field locations. The usual duration is 5-10 days for maintenance work onboard ships in service.

Keys to success:

• Relevant Bachelor’s or Master degree in Science.
• Experience of commissioning or engineering as Automation Engineer (software programming) in process system, implementing automation solutions and writing operation descriptions and design specifications.
• Good experience of different PLC software program languages (ST, FBD, LD). If you have knowledge of other programming languages, those are considered as a plus (C, C++, Java, Python).
• Sound knowledge of PDM systems.
• Good experience of PLC hardware components (Siemens S7-1500, S7-1200, S7-300, LOGO!, Omron, other are plus) and automation system networks and communication protocols.
• Good experience of different HMI engineering (Siemens, Intouch and Omron).
• Knowledge of process automation, equipment and components (e.g. motors, pumps, valves, instruments, blowers, conveyors) and engineering requirements in marine industry.
• Full proficiency both in spoken and written English.

As a person you communicate efficiently with different group of people from individual contributors to senior leaders. You enjoy collaborating with others in in a multi-cultural environment. You are proactive, well organized, and outgoing team player with a can-do attitude.

Evac has been a pioneer in sustainable technologies and solutions for decades. Today we are the world’s leading provider of integrated Evac® water, waste and wastewater technologies, Cathelco® corrosion protection and marine growth prevention and HEM® freshwater systems.

Our technologies address the increasing need for innovative solutions driven by the megatrends of climate change, circularity, and increasingly scarce freshwater resources. We contribute to a better environment and cleaner seas by helping our customers eliminate waste, conserve water, mitigate emissions, and lengthen the lifecycle of their vessels or buildings. Together with our 500 colleagues in 14 countries, we strive for a future with no waste.