Make an impact with us at KONGSBERG. Your expertise Protechts People and Planet. We're seeking talented individuals to help us shape the maritime future. If you're ready to be part of this exciting journey, your adventure begins here!

We are now looking for a Service Engineer to our department Field Service Offshore.
You will travel the world and perform service, troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning of new systems and technical support for our customers in the offshore segment. You will be working with dynamic positioning, vessel automation, thruster control systems, reference systems, environmental and attitude sensors.
When not traveling, you will be working with your colleagues to support our customers and employees worldwide. You will be part of a team who wants you to succeed and a culture where we help each other. We will give you extensive training before travelling the world.

You will be part of the division Global Customer Support who is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

Both newly graduates and experienced workers with the right background will be considered.

Innovate for a better world with us. Protechting People and Planet drives every solution.

No matter if you're just starting out or have a few years of experience, we're here to help you grow. We are all about hands-on challenges and support to help you become the best Service Engineer you can be, right from the start of your career. We're all about fostering a creative, collaborative vibe where everyone can bring their ideas to the table.

What you will be doing

• Technical support and assistance worldwide towards internal and external customers
• Commissioning of new systems
• Service, maintenance, and modifications on Kongsberg delivered systems and equipment in the offshore segment
• Technical support on existing systems in operation
• Assisting in annual sea trials
• Inhouse technical support towards internal and external customers

 We think you should have

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other relevant technical education
• Experience from relevant activities is an advantage
• Willingness to travel on short notice
• Meet the health requirements that apply for offshore work
• Meet the requirements for applying for work visa world-wide
• Fluent written and spoken English and Norwegian language

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.  Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

You are able to

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• Analyse complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

Why join us

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Be part of a diverse team spread across several countries, embracing collaboration and cultural diversity.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.
• We offer flexible working hours.

Where you will be working
Cape Town, South Africa

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Pierre Marais

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 3000 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet