Department:  Service
Location: 

Pinneberg, DE Bremerhaven, DE Bremen, DE Hamburg, DE

Service Engineer, Electrical and Automation Competence

MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.

 

We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.

MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

Are you driven by problem solving? Do you thrive working with complex and large equipment? Look no further, MacGregor is looking to hire a Service Engineer with electrical and automation competence. 


The purpose of this role is to execute service, repair and maintenance work, such as diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair of equipment on the MacGregor product range, plus 3rd party makers if needed. 


We are looking for a candidate with previous experience within the shipping sector working with products such as hatch covers, ramps, winches, cranes and steering gears, but not limited to. Your main discipline is electrical or/and automation systems. As a person you are customer-oriented, cooperative, and have  excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively share information within the team. 


This is a position that requires that you travel to client sites, vessels or at shipyards worldwide. Our clients are spread across the globe therefore, flexibility and a strong willingness to travel is essential.

 

More tasks and responsibilities

 

  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Advanced maintenance on electrical, control and mechanical equipment 
  • Supervise and perform service activities such as refurbishment, upgrades, inspections, preventative maintenance and corrective actions 
  • Stay up to date with relevant developments, routines, processes and news
  • Provide information and write reports as required
  • Support sales activities such as follow-up on leads and quotes while at site, as agreed with sales responsible
  • Follow all site safety rules, agreed working practices and environmental requirements
  • Comply with all relevant safety and quality requirements according to MacGregor


This role is part of our Global Services Division. Reporting directly to the Operations Superintendent. This position is based in Bremen, Bremerhaven or Hamburg.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Education within the electrical, control and automation field. Relevant experience may compensate for lack of education.  
  • Previous experience in the shipping industry is not essential. We welcome individuals who are eager to learn as well.
  • Previous experience with shipboard equipment is an asset
  • Writing reports and documentation electronically
  • Proficient in English language - both verbal and written
     

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling. 
 

Values guide our work
 

  • Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
  • Quality  is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
  • Safety  is essential in everything we do
     

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants

Additional information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Mark Hall, Operations Manager at mark.hall@macgregor.com
 
Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.


If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!
 

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