Service Engineer (Aberdeen)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Since 1836, KenzFigee has designed the most groundbreaking cranes and hoisting systems. Sturdy marine canes and offshore equipment that has gone on to shape many of the world’s harbors and offshore installations today.  With a keen eye for market developments and a focus on innovation, KenzFigee has become a trusted supplier and service provider of customer-specific cranes and equipment for the worldwide offshore oil & gas, wind energy, harbor & bulk handling and navy & defense industries.  
Our people form the core of our success. With a team of around ninety professionals, we operate from our office and workshop in Zaandam and since 2019 from the UK regional office in Aberdeen. This offers the opportunity to experience the entire process up close, from designing to building the cranes and equipment, which ensures an ultimate collaboration between all departments. A company with a drive; innovation is in our genes! 

Job Description

As Service Engineer you will rotate at the Service Department.  
For the Service Department you will be assigned to go to site, which can be all over the world from Aberdeen to Brazil, from Singapore to Middle East. On customers’ site (offshore and onshore) you fulfill an important role to ensure that the cranes or equipment are working properly. This involves assembling, commissioning, testing and also inspecting and maintaining the cranes and equipment. 
 
Your tasks within the Service Department on customers’ location include: 

  • Troubleshooting; 
  •  Assembling, installing and testing systems and installations;  
  • Replacing parts (hydraulic/electrical);  
  • Replacement of steel cables;  
  • Communication interface on location between customer and the organization; 
  • Recognize complications;  
  • Solving technical problems;  
  • General inspections; 
  • Conducting an investigation of identified problems;  
  • Compiling reports following work done, tests or investigations at customers or internally. 

 
 

Qualifications

  • Minimum completed secondary level of education (MBO) in a technical direction;  
  • Minimum 1 to 5 years relevant work experience in a technical environment; depending on your experience, you will be assigned as Service Engineer level 1-4.   
  • Good knowledge of English language in speech and writing;  
  • Preferably experience in at least two of the following disciplines: mechanics, electrics and hydraulics;  
  • Preferably familiar with the offshore safety standard and requirement;  
  • Able to read drawings;  
  • Flexible to deploy;  
  • Team player;  
  • Professional and positive attitude;  
  • Independent and proactive. 

Additional Information

At KenzFigee we know how to appreciate craftsmanship and initiative. You get an independent job, with a lot of responsibility and freedom. You will also experience a collegial, informal atmosphere that encourages you to get more out of yourself. What else do we offer: 

  • A challenging job where it’s all different every day,  
  • Working in an international environment,  
  • Enough space for your personal development and ambitions, 

 
More information about this job? Contact Anne op de Weegh, HR Business Partner:  +31 (0)625010741 

More information about KenzFigee can be found on: https://www.kenz-figee.com/ or go to our page on the Maritime Career Guide: https://www.navingocareer.com/guide-2019/kenz-figee-group/  
 
See also the video where a System Design Engineer tells more about KenzFigee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu4xmwAEBCQ 
 
If this vacancy is not suitable for you but if you know someone who would be a good match, feel free to forward this vacancy. Acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated.