Senior Service Engineer, 4 Stroke

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

Join our fast-paced Field Services team as a Senior Service Engineer. You'll execute field assignments, lead complex troubleshooting, and act as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal stakeholders—always with a safety-first mindset.

What you'll do

• Execute Field Service activities safely, on time, and to quality standards per the work plan.
• Perform troubleshooting (tests, fine-tuning, performance adjustments) and resolve complex issues.
• Execute installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover to customers when required.
• Perform major/complex Electrical & Automation tasks per manuals and technical documentation, aligned with your development plan.
• Lead small teams on site; coordinate tasks, safety, and progress.
• Provide advanced training and technical guidance to local Field Service resources.
• Act as local mechanical/technical advisor in customer meetings; support sales with technical input.
• Conduct field tests; document results and drive corrective actions and product/process improvements.
• Prepare accurate progress updates and Service Work Reports; report hours and expenses per process.
• Ensure compliance with Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety, Environment (QHSE) and customer site procedures.
• Maintain professional communication with customers and close coordination with your line manager.
• Be available for assignments within Colombia and abroad; uphold Wärtsilä values and applicable legal/company policies.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years' hands-on experience with Wärtsilä engines or comparable large-bore ICEs (Diesel, HFO, Gas, Dual Fuel).
• Strong knowledge of Wärtsilä (or equivalent OEM) systems and solutions; ability to read drawings and control-system data.
• Proven field service, commissioning, and complex troubleshooting experience; able to lead tests and collaborate with R&D/customers.
• Core skills: customer focus, planning and target setting, analytical reporting, presentations, cost awareness, and stakeholder management.
• Language: Fluent Spanish and intermidiate English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Why join us

• Global company with strong local presence.
• Collaborative, safety-first culture with motivated, skilled colleagues.
• Challenging, impactful work and clear opportunities for growth.

How to apply
If this role excites you and your profile matches, please submit your CV and application. We look forward to hearing from you.

Wärtsilä is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Last application date: 15/12/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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